Overseas Sales Manager (Automotive Background Required)

Role Overview

This is a full-time, on-site overseas sales role based in Singapore for a candidate with a strong automotive background and proven international business development experience. The position focuses on expanding the company’s presence across Southeast Asia for automation equipment, precision molds, manufacturing/processing solutions, and AI communication products.

Industry Background and Experience

The ideal profile includes hands-on sales exposure in automation equipment, precision molds, manufacturing/processing, and AI communication products. Candidates who already have active customer relationships and established networks in the automotive, telecommunications, or AI sectors are strongly preferred. A minimum of 5 years of overseas or international sales experience is required, along with a clear record of driving market growth.

Education and Language Requirements

Applicants should hold at least an associate degree, with a bachelor’s degree or higher also acceptable. Strong English fluency is mandatory. Mandarin-speaking ability is considered a major advantage.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for building market presence across assigned Southeast Asian territories, shaping sales strategies that open new opportunities and expand market share. The role also involves creating, training, and managing local agent and distributor channels while simultaneously developing direct business with OEM and ODM customers to maintain a balanced and durable sales structure.

Regular in-person visits to current and potential clients will be a core part of the job. These meetings may involve senior leaders as well as procurement and engineering teams, so the role requires the ability to uncover customer challenges and understand technical needs in depth. You will also nurture long-term partnerships with key accounts in automotive, telecom, and AI, with the goal of strengthening retention, loyalty, and cross-selling or upselling opportunities.

Close coordination with internal technical, supply chain, and after-sales teams is essential to ensure smooth project execution and on-time delivery. You will also be expected to gather customer feedback, handle difficult complaints, and support issue resolution throughout the full project cycle.

Working Style and Competencies

The position calls for a highly driven personality that enjoys market expansion, customer acquisition, and closing large orders. The candidate must be comfortable with frequent regional business travel and able to independently plan and carry out travel schedules. Travel-related expenses are reimbursed in full.

Strong analytical thinking, good comprehension, a high sense of ownership, and solid presentation/reporting skills are important. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is also expected.

Additional Information

This role requires an automotive background and is designed for someone who can operate effectively in fast-moving international markets.