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Job ID : 1584430 Date Updated : March 31st, 2026

PR/119349 | SEA Sales Leader

Location Thailand, Chon Buri
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

Key Responsibilities1. Market & Customer Development
  • Lead commercial development across SEA with strong focus on Japanese OEMs 
  • Build executive‑level relationships with local J‑OEM entities and influence Japan HQ stakeholders
  • Act as the commercial face of SEA for key OEM customers
2. Sales Execution & Go‑to‑Market
  • Develop and execute SEA go‑to‑market strategy
  • Own the full sales funnel: RFQs, quotations, nominations, and program launches
  • Lead pricing strategy, negotiations, and business case development
  • Drive cross‑BU selling to increase share of wallet
3. Cross‑Regional Coordination
  • Serve as the commercial bridge between SEA, Japan, and China
  • Ensure smooth handover from HQ sourcing to SEA execution
  • Participate in regional and global account governance
4. Organization & Capability Building
  • Build and develop the SEA sales organization
  • Establish a strong hunter mindset and disciplined account management
  • Implement CRM, sales processes, and governance structures
5. Internal Leadership
  • Translate customer requirements into actions across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain
  • Support localization and JIT delivery business cases
  • Ensure compliance with internal policy, governance, and quality standards

     

Required
  • 15–20+ years of experience in automotive OEM or Tier‑1 sales
  • Strong track record working with Japanese OEMs
  • Deep understanding of RFQ and nomination processes
  • Proven ability to open new customers or win new programs
Preferred
  • Japanese nationality or extensive experience working with Japan HQ / J‑OEMs
  • Solid exposure to Southeast Asian automotive markets
  • Experience across multiple business units (Clean Air, MRS, Braking, Powertrain)
  • Background in matrix, multi‑country organizations

     

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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 10 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Fluent
Minimum Japanese Level Fluent
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Thailand, Chon Buri

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Automobile and Parts

Job Category