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GM ASEAN - Automotive Tier 1

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Keywords: ASEAN leadership, strategic business growth, regional operational excellence, collaborative team development, automotive industry expertise, financial acumen, inclusive workplace culture, global brand impact, continuous learning, non-automotive industry, strategic planing, business development, market share increase, penetrate new market

Job Responsibility:

  • Responsible for ASEAN P&L, delivering an annual operating plan (OP) for the Automative & Industrial segments respectively.
  • Be a strategic leader with extensive experience managing mature teams, drive strategic business goals, lead organizational change, make difficult and timely decisions, develop collaborative action plans with team members through consultation and executive experience.
  • Develop the strategic plan annual operating budget to deliver 2-3X market growth for SEF ASEAN and provide operational leadership by translating strategies into key business priorities for the country and ensure the attainment of financial and other organizational objectives.
  • Establish annual budget and ensure that revenue and cost budgets are appropriately administered and adhered to. Assume full P&L responsibility, oversee the regional budget and control costs within the budget.
  • Communicate effectively and establish credibility throughout the organization and with senior leadership team both regionally and globally. Be proactive in developing effective solutions to business challenges.
  • Act as a strategic advisor and consultant, offering expert advice on contracts, negotiations, or business discussions that the company may enter into.
  • Evaluate the organization’s financial, operational, and sales and marketing structures and plan for continuous improvements and increased operational efficiencies.
  • Lead, train and coach regional team members to enhance employee engagement and develop a high performing team.

Job Requirement:

  • A Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred
  • A minimum of 6 years of regional leadership experience
  • Positive personality attributes, see challenges as opportunities, see the impossible as the beginning of the possible, and actively create conditions to make things happen.
  • Strong financial expertise and excellent business acumen, including financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning capabilities.
  • Very familiar with automobile and auto parts industry, with rich experience in business leadership and a network of contacts in automotive related businesses.

If you are ready to take on this influential role where your expertise will shape the future of an entire region while advancing your own career journey—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next great adventure awaits!

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: Hybrid

Experience Level: Executive

Location: Bangkok Province

Job Reference: T9JVDE-76C48E08

Date posted: 5 June 2025

Consultant: Supajin Kaweewutthisin

Phone number: +66 2344 4837

som.kaweewutthisin@robertwalters.co.th

Supajin Kaweewutthisin

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