Sales Head - Automotive Electronics

Michael Page

  • Shanghai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Drive the strategic expansion of Client's passenger vehicle electronics portfolio across Chinese OEMs and joint ventures. Lead a high-performing team to achieve over ¥800M annual sales while shaping the future of E/E architecture in EVs.1. Business Strategy & Growth​​
  • Develop and execute 3-year sales roadmap for cockpit electronics, body control modules, and xEV components
  • Secure design-wins with Chinese OEMs (e.g., BYD, Geely, NIO) and global JVs
  • Identify emerging tech trends (e.g., zone architecture, software-defined vehicles) to guide product planning
​​2. Team Leadership​​
  • Mentor 15-member team (Key Account Managers, Field Application Engineers)
  • Implement tiered performance metrics with SPIFF incentives
  • Foster technical sales culture through monthly product deep-dives
​​3. Customer & Partner Management​​
  • Lead negotiations for multi-year contracts
  • Align with engineering on NPI processes for localized solutions
  • Resolve escalations involving quality or delivery
​​4. Cross-Functional Collaboration​​
  • Partner with R&D to adapt global platforms for China EV demands
  • Advise supply chain on dual-sourcing strategies amid chip shortages
  • Provide board-level market intelligence (quarterly business reviews)
To drive career development and growth in a global platformTo lead a strong business and expand business in the scope of whole China​​​Education:​​
  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Electronics, or MBA
  • Fluent English + Mandarin
​​Experience:​​
  • 10+ years in automotive electronics sales
  • 5+ years managing >¥500M P&L
  • ​​Technical Competencies:​​
  • Deep understanding of:
▶ Automotive EE architecture
▶ ASPICE/SOTIF compliance
▶ China EV tech roadmap​​Leadership Traits:​​
  • Data-driven decision maker
  • Crisis management in supply chain disruptions
  • Ability to present in Chinese OEMs
As a global pioneer in automotive electronic systems, We deliver cutting-edge solutions for vehicle access, electrification, and human-machine interfaces. With over 60 years of innovation, we power 1 in 3 premium vehicles worldwide. Our China operations are pivotal to the next-generation mobility revolution.
  • Lead Client's fastest-growing business unit in China
  • Shape next-gen vehicle electronics with Tier 1 engineers
  • Compensation Base

Michael Page

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