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Japanese Speaking MD - Automotive

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Keywords: Automotive, Management, Sales, Production, Quality Control, Tier1 supplier, Tier2 supplier, Strategy planing, Business planing, JOEMs, Business Development, Stakeholder Management, MD, GM, Plant Management, Country Manager, Managing Director, General Manager, P/L, Budget control

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced President to lead their operations in Thailand. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a key subsidiary within the automotive sector. The successful candidate will have the chance to identify new business opportunities, strengthen relationships with major customers, and optimise production schedules and costs. With a focus on enhancing collaboration and teamwork, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a multicultural environment.

  • Strategic and Operational Management
  • Sales and Customer Management
  • Production and Quality Control

What you'll do:

As President, you will be responsible for the overall management of our client's Thailand subsidiary especially Japanese OEMs. Your role will involve setting and achieving business goals in strategic cooperation with headquarters, identifying new business opportunities in the automotive sector, and expanding the market. You will also be tasked with strengthening relationships with major customers, establishing sales strategies for automotive parts, and growing sales by managing existing customers while acquiring new ones.

  • Overall management and operation of the Thailand subsidiary
  • Setting and achieving business goals through strategic cooperation with headquarters
  • Identifying new business opportunities in the automotive sector and expanding the market
  • Strengthening relationships with major customers, including Japanese and Chinese automakers
  • Establishing and executing sales strategies for automotive parts
  • Growing sales by managing existing customers and acquiring new customers
  • Mold design and injection production process management
  • Ensuring compliance with quality standards and increasing production efficiency
  • Optimising production schedules and costs

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this President role brings a wealth of experience from the automotive industry.

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field
  • At least 10 years of experience in an automotive parts company (tier 1 or tier 2)
  • Experience in automotive parts development or sales (Thailand or Southeast Asia market experience preferred)
  • Ability to speak English, Thai or Japanese preferred
  • Ability to communicate well with global customers and internal teams
  • Experience in managing a multicultural team

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leader in the automotive industry known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. They offer an inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters collaboration among team members. They believe in investing in their employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that is making waves in the automotive industry.

What's next:

Ready to steer your career towards success? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application.

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Sales

Focus: Business Development

Industry: Automotive

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Executive

Location: Rayong Province

Job Reference: 0TPS17-7370E517

Date posted: 7 March 2025

Consultant: Supajin Kaweewutthisin

Phone number: +66 2344 4837

som.kaweewutthisin@robertwalters.co.th

Supajin Kaweewutthisin

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