Export Sales Manager - Asphalt Products

Shanghai Permanent RMB600,000 - RMB800,000 per year View Job Description
The 石油焦/沥青贸易经理 role in Shanghai focuses on managing sales and trade activities within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This permanent position requires expertise in overseeing petroleum coke and asphalt trading operations.
  • Play a key role in accelerating the company's growth across Southeast Asia.
  • Join a well-established enterprise with solid resources and great culture.

About Our Client

Our client is a state-backed Chinese asphalt producer with a strong presence across the domestic infrastructure and road construction market.

As part of its international growth strategy, the company is expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia and is seeking an experienced export sales professional to drive overseas business development and strengthen customer relationships across the region.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute the export sales strategy for asphalt products across Southeast Asia and other target international markets.
  • Identify new business opportunities and expand relationships with distributors, traders, contractors, and key end-users.
  • Manage the full sales cycle, including market development, customer engagement, commercial negotiations, and contract execution.
  • Maintain and grow strategic customer accounts to ensure sustainable business growth.
  • Monitor market trends, pricing movements, competitor activities, and regulatory developments.
  • Coordinate with internal teams on logistics, supply chain, product delivery, and customer service matters.
  • Prepare sales forecasts, market reports, and business development plans.
  • Represent the company at industry exhibitions, customer visits, and commercial events.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or above.
  • Proven experience in international sales and export business development within asphalt, bitumen, petroleum products, chemicals, construction materials, or related industries.
  • Demonstrated success in asphalt export sales and overseas market expansion.
  • Strong understanding of international trade operations, export procedures, and commercial contracts.
  • Existing customer network within Southeast Asia would be highly advantageous.
  • Fluent English communication skills, capable of conducting negotiations and business discussions independently.
  • Strong commercial acumen, relationship management, and business development capabilities.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working in a growth-oriented environment.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
  • Opportunity to shape the company's international growth strategy.
  • Exposure to high-growth overseas markets with significant business potential.
  • Stable and resource-rich corporate platform with long-term development opportunities.
  • Collaborative environment with direct visibility to senior management.



Contact
Olivia Lu
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7106856
Phone number
+86 21 6035 3530

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Sales Manager/Director/VP
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olivia Lu
Consultant phone
+86 21 6035 3530
Job Reference
JN-092026-7106856

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