Korea Sales Director - Automotive Tier1

International Permanent RMB1,045,785 - RMB1,394,380 per year View Job Description
This is a senior individual‑contributor role responsible for all commercial, technical sales, and customer‑facing activities with Hyundai and Kia.The role requires deep familiarity with automotive OEM ecosystem and the ability to independently interface with senior customer decision‑makers, while coordinating globally dispersed engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Direct Ownership of Global OEM Accounts
  • Ability to Drive High‑Impact Global Programs

About Our Client

The company is a global automotive engineering and manufacturing enterprise known for delivering advanced components, systems, and product‑engineering services to major OEMs worldwide. It operates through highly skilled teams supported by multiple global engineering centers and manufacturing facilities, enabling deep technical collaboration and high‑precision execution across customer programs.

Job Description



  • Key Responsibilities

    • Act as the primary customer interface for Hyundai & Kia, representing our global engineering and manufacturing capabilities.
    • Build and maintain multi‑level relationships across engineering, D&R, purchasing, SQ, and program functions.
    • Identify new business opportunities aligned with customer platform cycles, future technologies, and our portfolio roadmap.
    • Develop account strategies and long‑term opportunity pipelines.



    RFQ & Commercial Ownership

    • Lead end‑to‑end RFQ execution including requirements clarification, cost modeling, technical alignment, profitability analysis, and cross‑functional coordination.
    • Drive commercial negotiations covering price, terms, ECR/ECO changes, volume planning, PPAP timing, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
    • Prepare and deliver winning commercial proposals and quotation packages.



    Technical Sales & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

    • Partner with global engineering teams to develop technical proposals, feasibility analysis, and manufacturability assessments.
    • Lead preparation and delivery of technical review presentations for new business and ongoing mass production.
    • Coordinate engineering discussions, issue resolution, validation milestones (DV/PV), and technical documentation requirements.



    Program / Production Support

    • Support key milestones throughout development and launch: prototype builds, PPAP/PSW submissions, APQP milestones, tooling readiness, and ramp‑up.
    • Act as the first point of contact for customer escalations related to quality, supply, and engineering changes.
    • Work closely with global plants to ensure schedule adherence and strong operational performance.



    Strategic & Reporting Responsibilities

    • Provide competitive insights, pricing benchmarks, and customer strategy updates to global leadership.
    • Maintain accurate forecasts for revenue, margin, and order intake.
    • Contribute to internal business strategy and product direction based on customer and market feedback.


The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
  • 5+ years automotive industry experience in technical sales, OEM account management, or project acquisition at a Tier‑1 or advanced Tier‑2 supplier.
  • Strong understanding of Hyundai & Kia engineering, purchasing, and development processes.
  • Solid knowledge of core automotive engineering/quality methods: GD&T, APQP, PPAP/PSW, DFMEA, QOS, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead commercial negotiations and manage complex development cycles.
  • High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). CAD literacy is a plus.
  • Excellent bilingual communication: strong English for global coordination.
  • Ability to travel domestically to Hyundai/Kia sites and internationally to engineering/manufacturing locations.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package ranging from USD 150000 to 200000
  • Opportunities to work with a prominent company in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
  • Permanent role based in Kunshan with a focus on professional growth.
  • Chance to make a significant impact within the Korea auto market.



Contact
Kino Jiang
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6962127
Phone number
+8621 6026 8040

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Sales Manager/Director/VP
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kino Jiang
Consultant phone
+8621 6026 8040
Job Reference
JN-032026-6962127

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