Senior Sales Manager - Grinding Solutions - MNC

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Sales Manager to drive business growth and strategic account development for high-precision grinding solutions across China. The successful candidate will focus on developing new business opportunities within key manufacturing sectors while building long-term partnerships with OEMs and component manufacturers.
  • A strong reputation in high-precision technologies in China.
  • Growing localization capabilities

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised globally industrial technology company specialising in advanced machine tools and precision manufacturing solutions. With decades of expertise in grinding, turning, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies, the company serves some of the world's demanding industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, railway, and precision engineering.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute the China sales strategy for precision grinding machine solutions.
  • Identify, develop, and win new business opportunities within target industries including:
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive & New Energy Vehicles
  • Bearings
  • Energy & Wind Power
  • Hydraulic Components
  • Railway
  • Machine Tool & Mechanical Components
  • Construction Machinery Components
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers including manufacturing leaders, engineering teams, plant managers, and senior executives.
  • Drive the entire sales cycle from prospecting and technical discussions through commercial negotiation and project closure.
  • Deliver consultative and solution-based sales approaches for high-value capital equipment projects.
  • Collaborate with application engineering and global technical teams to develop customised solutions.
  • Conduct technical presentations, machine demonstrations, and customer workshops.
  • Develop strategic account plans for key customers and industry manufacturers.
  • Monitor competitor activities, industry developments, and emerging manufacturing trends.
  • Provide regular market intelligence and sales forecasts to management.
  • Achieve annual sales, profitability, and business development targets.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of sales experience within machine tools, grinding machines, CNC equipment, precision manufacturing equipment, or industrial automation sectors.
  • Proven track record in capital equipment sales and complex project-based selling.
  • Strong understanding of grinding technologies, machining processes, precision manufacturing, or metal cutting applications.
  • Experience working for machine tool, grinding machine, or industrial equipment manufacturers is highly preferred.
  • Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and account management skills.
  • Hunter mentality with a demonstrated ability to develop business from scratch.
  • Ability to work effectively in an international and matrix organisation.
  • Fluent Mandarin and business-level English.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
  • Opportunity to work within a reputable organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
  • Collaborative and professional work environment in Shanghai.



If you are an experienced sales professional to make an impact in the industrial and manufacturing sector, this opportunity in Shanghai could be the next step in your career. Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation.

Contact
Ann Cai
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7053626
Phone number
+862160268015

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Business Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ann Cai
Consultant phone
+862160268015
Job Reference
JN-072026-7053626

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