<p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>Sales Director, covering 2 BUs, China Market is responsible for leading and developing the sales team of surface coating, brazing and metallurgical consumables, develop and execute business plan following defined strategies, drive the sales growth of these 2 BUs in China market.</p><p>Oversee daily sales operations, ensure an effective and efficient sales activity plan and execution, service quality to customers and compliance.</p><p>Work actively with stakeholders in China Market and divisions to implement standards, improve process and practice, participate the division business discussions on behalf of China market.</p><p>Act as a key member in China management team to contribute business and organization development.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Develop and execute the business plan to ensure strategy is translated into sales and market initiatives to achieve sales targets: </p><ul><li>Develop a clear understanding of the industry trends, market dynamics and competition landscape of relevant business in China.</li><li>Break down strategies into key market initiatives based on market conditions and understandings.</li><li>Create and communicate sales goals and key initiatives to sales team and relevant stakeholders, closely drive, manage and communicate progress.</li></ul><p>Lead and develop a professional sales team to drive business growth, ensure efficient and effective sales operations, including but not limited to</p><ul><li>Ensure all sales activities, plans, and programs are running smoothly and adhere to appropriate policy and procedures. Typical activities are establishing account plans, sales forecast and budget, building and maintaining customer relationships, exploring and acquiring new business opportunities, promoting new products, strategic and tactic pricing, contract negotiation and management etc.</li><li>Lead and further improve the sales team, provide coaching and support in terms of sales skills and knowledge, e.g value-based selling, customer communication and negotiation. Mange the sales team and drive the team and personal development.</li><li>Drive the improvement of sales programs and procedures, such as contract management, bidding, distributor management etc., providing inputs and contribute to the improvement of other related procedures, e,g supply and logistics, customer services</li></ul><p>Contribute to division business discussions via providing inputs, knowledge and experience from China market, implement decisions from division sales forums:</p><ul><li>Report key market trends, dynamics, sales results and progress of key initiatives</li><li>Contribute to global topics, e.g global account management, tools and standard</li><li>Share the message from global forums to local team and implement decisions.</li></ul><p>Contribute to the overall China market management as representative from sales and business perspective, and a key team member.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Knowledge, capabilities and motivation</strong></p><p>M.SC/Eng. in materials, mechanics or related areas are preferred. Advanced degrees are appreciated.</p><p>12+ years of successful experience in sales role within B2B manufacturing business, 8+ years sales management/leadership experience of which at least 5+ years within a global organization and as a people manager.</p><p>Proven ability and track record to lead sales team and drive business, with core competencies in the following areas:</p><ul><li>Significant knowledge and practice of sales management (e.g. contract negotiation and management, pricing, distributor management, customer relationship building and maintaining etc.)</li><li>Ability to cope with changes in a positive way, capability to explore and build new business</li><li>Strategic thinking and ability to take pragmatic approach</li><li>Self-driven and result oriented, capability of "problem- solving" and "get- thing- done".</li><li>Capability to cooperate with different functions and team player, able to manage all types of stakeholders.</li><li>Fluent in English, both verbal and written communication</li><li>Good knowledge of MS office systems.</li></ul><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><p>Regulatory Compliance and Testing</p><ul><li>Familiarize with EC directives and UNECE regulations, conducting whole vehicle type approval tests pursuant to relevant directives/regulations.</li><li>Evaluate new regulations and update existing services to align with certification requirements, ensuring compliance with the latest standards.</li></ul><p>Certification Management</p><ul><li>Develop WVTA and ECE certification strategies for whole vehicles and components.</li><li>Lead end-to-end management of EU type approval processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external resources to achieve smooth delivery of homologation services.</li></ul><p>Technical Leadership</p><ul><li>Provide technical support for testing, ensuring accurate implementation of test items and preparation of technical documentation.</li><li>Act as Certification Project Manager to create project plans, coordinate manpower, track processes, and address deviations with clients promptly.</li></ul><p>Strategic Business Development</p><ul><li>Drive the achievement of order sales and profit targets through project management excellence.</li><li>Understand customer needs and support the sales team in expanding homologation and new business areas.</li></ul><p>Training and Communication</p><ul><li>Offer professional training and seminars (in-house and public) for internal teams, partners, and clients, sharing certification expertise.</li><li>Chair and participate in project meetings with international stakeholders, ensuring cross-border alignment and cooperation.</li></ul><p>Additional Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the success of the certification team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Qualifications and Skills</span></strong></p><ul><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automotive Systems, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.</li><li>Experience: Proven track record in vehicle certification, homologation, or regulatory work, with a minimum of 5 years in the automotive industry.</li><li>Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of EC directives and UNECE regulations.</li><li>Project Management Skills: Experience in managing complex projects end-to-end, with strong organizational abilities.</li><li>Technical Expertise: Proficiency in vehicle testing and technical documentation preparation.</li><li>Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English required; proficiency in other languages is a plus.</li><li>Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex regulatory requirements and design effective compliance solutions.</li><li>Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work in a dynamic international environment.</li></ul><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p><em>点击"申请",即表示您明确同意 Robert Half 可以使用您的个人信息来处理您的工作申请,并不时与您联系以获得未来的就业机会。 如需进一步了解 Robert Half 如何处理您的个人信息以及如何访问和更正您的信息,请阅读 Robert Half 隐私声明<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement&data=05|01|[email protected]|45960615caf741a897da08db12e2448b|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|638124535281002861|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=txey6FkFkoVyheBOucHzeYO1yTcFywlr7N4oX7M8axY=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement</a> 。请不要在您的简历中向我们提交任何敏感的个人数据(例如身份证号码、种族、性别、宗教、婚姻状况或工会会员身份),因为我们此时不收集您的敏感个人数据。</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWlyYS50aWFuLjY5MzU1LjEwOTIxQHJoaWNuLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><p><strong>Strategy Development</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and implement e-commerce strategies in China that align with the company's overall business goals.</li><li>Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities and competitive advantages.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all e-commerce operations in China, including company-owned and indirect e-stores, product listings, promotions, pricing, and fulfillment.</li><li>Ensure seamless end-to-end processes, from order placement to delivery, optimizing for efficiency and quality.</li></ul><p><strong>Sales and Revenue Growth</strong></p><ul><li>Drive sales and revenue growth through innovative marketing initiatives, partnerships, and product launches.</li><li>Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate progress and adjust strategies as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Customer Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Enhance customer experience by optimizing e-store functionality, improving customer service, and implementing personalized services.</li><li>Analyze customer feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement, ensuring satisfaction and retention.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the China EC team, providing hands-on guidance, training, and performance management.</li><li>Create a collaborative and high-performing team environment through leadership, mentoring, and motivation.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Management</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders from Marketing, Product, Finance, and other departments to align e-commerce strategies with overall business objectives.</li><li>Communicate effectively with cross-functional and international teams to achieve consistent execution and outcomes.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance and Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and industry standards for e-commerce operations in China.</li><li>Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard business continuity.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Skills & Competencies</span></strong></p><ul><li>Proven success in developing and executing e-commerce strategies that drive revenue growth and improve customer experience.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.</li><li>Deep knowledge of e-commerce trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the Chinese market.</li></ul><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p><em>点击"申请",即表示您明确同意 Robert Half 可以使用您的个人信息来处理您的工作申请,并不时与您联系以获得未来的就业机会。 如需进一步了解 Robert Half 如何处理您的个人信息以及如何访问和更正您的信息,请阅读 Robert Half 隐私声明<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement&data=05|01|[email protected]|45960615caf741a897da08db12e2448b|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|638124535281002861|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=txey6FkFkoVyheBOucHzeYO1yTcFywlr7N4oX7M8axY=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement</a> 。请不要在您的简历中向我们提交任何敏感的个人数据(例如身份证号码、种族、性别、宗教、婚姻状况或工会会员身份),因为我们此时不收集您的敏感个人数据。</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U29ubnlaaGFuZy45NTQ0NS4xMDkyMUByaGljbi5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>About Us </strong></p><p>Founded in 1948, Robert Half International has over 300-offices worldwide. The company is traded on the NYSE. In February 2024, Robert Half International was once again named to FORTUNE® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" list, ranking #1 in our industry in service quality and innovation for the 27th consecutive year.</p><p>At Robert Half, we know that our greatest strength comes from the people who make up our team. We recognise the value of different backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Having increasingly diverse and inclusive teams is a critical aspect of our business strategy, and it is a key part of our values as a business too. We aim to foster a culture which is unconditionally inclusive, one where people can be their whole, authentic selves. In return, we ask that our people contribute their expertise, perspectives, ideas and experiences for one common purpose: to advance the way that people live and work. In this space we know our work is far from over, so join us, whatever your background and lived experience, and be a part of the journey. </p><p> </p><p>We are looking for talents with/whom:</p><ul><li>Passion for what they do, and build on it with drive and determination</li><li>Enjoy working as part of a team in a merit based, fast paced environment</li><li>Want to pursue a career in consultative/solutions business to business sales</li><li>Want career development, seek coaching and take ownership of their own results</li><li>Value an ethical approach to success</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Scope of Work </strong></p><p>Robert Half is looking for <strong>(Senior) Business Development / Client Solutions Managers</strong> to join our Team in Shanghai and Beijing.</p><p>Some of the key aspects of your role includes:</p><ul><li>Prospect for new client business and building a strong network of contacts</li><li>Adept at understanding the needs and wants of each client's business coupled with an in-depth knowledge of their culture and workplace environment - and then match these fundamental requirements to the skills, experience and personalities of prospective candidates.</li><li>Actively engage with clients and making recommendations regarding the top talent available</li><li>Developing plans to achieve weekly, monthly and quarterly business growth goals with your team</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>At least 5 years' experience in an external recruitment position or;</li><li>At least 3 years' experience in outbound B2B business sales, a new business development role with a proven track record of achievement or;</li><li>Strong appetite for sales and to work in a fast-paced, high-performing collaborative team environment</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>In addition, we look for those that:</strong></p><ul><li>Are innovative, creative and strategic thinker</li><li>Have a positive mindset - seek to enjoy work and understand that there will be high's and low's in any sales related position.</li><li>Communicate openly and honestly, and create the space for others to do the same</li><li>Foster connection by putting people first and building long-term trusting relationships</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we offer you</strong></p><ul><li>Attractive Compensation & Benefits Program</li><li>Rewards & Recognition on a Global, APAC and Local level</li><li>Wellness at Work - We value the importance of workplace happiness!</li><li>Training Programs and Career Development</li><li>Global Career Options</li></ul><p> </p><p>Learn more about a career with Robert Half at our Careers Site: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.com/about-robert-half/careers&data=04|01||0e881a1eb1d1405e9da908d8d7118f41|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637495817717506856|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|1000&sdata=FgNsMHgaQPKM94tJDH06rypZ6FuKb4DtVxPs2BT2s4w=&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/about-robert-half/careers</a></p><p>Robert Half International Workday Integration is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U29uamEuWXVhbi4xNjI5My4xMDkyMUByb2JlcnRoYWxmaW50bC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">