Chief Sales Officer

Shanghai
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago
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We are seeking a Chief Sales Officer to drive strategic sales initiatives and lead the revenue generation efforts within the Media & Trade show business industry. This role is based in Shanghai and requires exceptional leadership skills to manage high-performing sales teams and achieve business objectives.Sales Transformation & Enablement

Lead the transformation of sales methodologies across multiple industry sectors

Identify structural sales challenges and develop scalable solutions

Design and implement standardized sales processes and frameworks

Drive adoption of modern sales practices, including solution selling and value-based selling

Revenue Effectiveness

Improve sales productivity across multiple vertical portfolios

Develop performance frameworks and KPI models

Identify revenue growth opportunities across industry segments

Support industry sales leaders with targeted revenue improvement initiatives

Cross-Industry Commercial Strategy

Analyze differences in customer behavior across industry sectors

Promote be*t-practice sharing across sales teams

Develop scalable commercial playbooks

Drive consistency in go-to-market approaches

Sales Capability Development

Build structured sales training and capability programs

Implement tools and systems that enhance sales effectiveness

Strengthen consultative selling capabilities across teams

A globally recognized company with a le*ding position in the industryA strong culture and a very clear long-term visionA successful Chief Sales Officer should have:Experience

20+ years of sales experience

Proven progression from frontline sales roles to senior commercial leadership (GM level preferred)

Demonstrated experience managing multi-industry or multi-business portfolios

Strong track record in sales transformation, sales enablement, or revenue optimization

Experience le*ding commercial transformation initiatives is highly preferred

Leadership Profile

Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen

Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct reporting authority

Strong analytical mindset with structured problem-solving capabilities

High credibility across diverse industry environments

Preferred BackgroundCandidates with experience in the following industries are highly desirable:

Industrial sectors

B2B services

Multi-industry commercial organizations

The hiring organisation is a well-established and reputable player in the Media & Trade show business sector. With a strong presence in its market, the company is committed to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining its competitive edge in an ever-evolving industry.

Competitive annual salary ranging from CNY 2000,000 to CNY 3000,000.
Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal needs.
Opportunity to shape the sales function in a le*ding Media & Trade show business organisation.
Work in a collaborative and innovative environment based in Shanghai.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chief Sales Officer to make a significant impact in the Media & Trade show business industry. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply today.

Michael Page