Regional Sales Manager

Join a dynamic audio and electronics manufacturer leader, taking charge of OEM-focused strategies to achieve ambitious sales goals. You'll collaborate with top-tier manufacturers, guide diverse teams, and expand into key regional markets. This role demands cultural adaptability, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to client relationships and operations. Frequent travel offers the chance to make a direct impact in shaping the future of the industry sales.

Job Description:

• Create ASEAN OEM Sales development strategy together with the client's subsidiary (Indonesia, Thailand) as well as distributors (Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines)..
• Lead each country’s sales development activities by guiding each country’s sales staff and distributors to win the targeted projects from automotive makers.
• Formulate sales strategies that align with company objectives and provide clear direction to regional teams.
• Organize department resources to maximize selling activities and ensure targets are met.
• Explore and expand into new markets, identifying opportunities to grow market share in the OEM segment.
• Provide regular sales reports and market analysis to upper management, offering insights into trends and competitive landscapes.
• Coordinate with R&D and production teams in Japan HQ to align product offerings with market demands and ensure seamless client communication.
• Oversee the management of regional offices, ensuring alignment with sales objectives and effective operation of teams in various countries.
• Maintain direct engagement with key clients to negotiate contracts and secure large-scale projects.

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in business administration/management/sales marketing or relevant discipline.
• Minimum5 years of experience in the Automotive OEM business as a Tier 1 supplier, ideally in the in-car entertainment segment.
• Proven experience in sales, preferably in car audio products such as navigation systems and audio equipment.
• Must be familiar with automotive OEM development procedures and Tier 1 supplier requirements.
• Strong connections with ASEAN automotive OEMs, especially Japanese brands’ purchasing, R&D, and sales departments.
• Robust understanding of business and operational processes, branding, and product positioning strategies.
• Excellent leadership qualities with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in managing multi-national teams and distributors to ensure goal alignment and effective operations.
• Willing to travel frequently within short notice (approximately 50% of the time).
• Independent and self-driven personality, capable of working with minimal supervision and delivering results under pressure.