Marine Sales Manager, East
- Pudong, Shanghai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serve as a member of the GME business leadership team, driving initiatives that enable optimal profitability and sustainable growth for the overall business.
- Develop and execute the regional marine sales strategy, integrating both direct and indirect channels to maximize profitable growth of premium brands and services.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, diverse sales team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and strategic partners, ensuring the voice of the customer is central to offer design and customer experience.
- Oversee the identification, engagement, and development of both existing and potential accounts and partners, maximizing value creation for all parties.
- Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decisions and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Ensure the effective implementation of GME strategies by embedding strategic objectives and milestones into actionable channel and regional plans.
- Manage business performance, including sales forecasting, pipeline management, and delivery of financial targets (volume, turnover, margin, receivables).
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align on strategic and financial priorities, securing necessary approvals and resources.
- Represent the region in global forums, ensuring appropriate advocacy and alignment with broader lubricants business and functional stakeholders.
- Uphold compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent is an advantage.
- Significant experience in commercial leadership roles within international and multicultural environments.
- Experience of managing team across a large geographic footprint, with diverse businesses is a must. Wider general management and cross cultural experience would be a significant benefit
- Demonstrated success managing both direct and indirect sales channels.
- Advanced communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Sector, Market, Customer & Competitor Understanding: Deep knowledge of the marine sector, market dynamics, customer segments, and competitive landscape.
- Strategic Leadership & Strategy Implementation: Proven ability to define, communicate, and implement integrated commercial strategies.
- Talent Management: Experience in developing high-performing, diverse teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong influencing and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.