Overseas Sales Manager (Automotive/Telecommunication/AI background required)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced overseas sales professional to drive growth for automation equipment, precision molds, manufacturing/processing solutions, and AI communication products across selected Southeast Asian markets. The ideal candidate will already have strong industry exposure and preferably an active network in the Automotive, Telecommunications, or AI sectors.

Industry Background and Experience

• Hands-on sales experience in automation equipment, precision molds, manufacturing/processing, and AI communication products is essential.
• Applicants with established customer relationships and market connections in Automotive, Telecommunications, or AI are strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of international or overseas sales experience is required, along with a proven record of expanding business in new markets.
• Education should be at least an associate degree, with a bachelor’s degree or higher also acceptable.
• English fluency is mandatory. Mandarin communication ability will be considered a major advantage.

What You Will Do

• Plan and execute regional go-to-market initiatives to grow sales of the company’s automation equipment, precision molds, and AI communication offerings in assigned SEA territories.
• Identify new business prospects, build sales pipelines, and win market share through targeted account development and market-entry strategies.
• Set up, train, and manage local agents and distributors while also developing direct relationships with OEM and ODM customers.
• Maintain regular in-person contact with current and potential clients, including senior executives as well as procurement and engineering teams, to understand their business needs and technical challenges.
• Develop and sustain strategic partnerships with key customers in Automotive, Telecom, and AI, with a focus on retention, loyalty, and additional sales opportunities.
• Work with internal technical, supply chain, and after-sales teams to ensure projects are delivered smoothly and on time.
• Handle customer feedback and resolve difficult complaints across the full project and sales cycle.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Strong commercial drive and a genuine interest in business development and closing high-value deals.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment and independently organizing frequent regional travel.
• Clear reasoning, strong comprehension, and a high sense of ownership and accountability.
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.
• Ability to build relationships, negotiate effectively, and manage multiple stakeholders.

Additional Information

Business travel is expected as part of the role, and all actual travel expenses will be reimbursed.