Job description:

Sales Manager

Location: Seoul, South Korea - remote

Salary: CN300,000 CN360,000 per annum/$42,000-52,000k

Industry: Automotive NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) Solutions

Languages: English (mandatory), Mandarin (preferred but not essential)

Company Overview

Our client is a high-tech enterprise specialising in NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) product performance solutions that support vehicle light-weighting and environmental sustainability trends. They are a strategic supplier to over 90% of major OEMs, including Hyundai, General Motors, Tesla, BYD, Geely, NIO, XPeng, Toyota, and Volkswagen.
The company integrates R&D, design, manufacturing, and sales, and has an outstanding reputation for innovation and customer collaboration.



Role & Responsibilities

Sales Strategy & Execution

- Define and execute local sales strategies aligned with global business objectives.

- Set and manage sales targets, budgets, and KPIs for the South Korea market.

- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to shape pricing strategies and product positioning.

Performance Management

- Monitor and analyse sales performance; recommend corrective actions to achieve growth targets.

- Expand and optimise sales channels and partnerships to ensure long-term business scalability.

- Manage sales contract lifecycle, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

- Develop a robust Customer Relationship Management (CRM) structure to maximise client satisfaction and retention.

Collaboration & Communication

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of orders and effective after-sales support.

- Report regularly to the Overseas Sales Director on sales activities, customer feedback, and market developments.

- Support the Quality team and other departments in resolving client-related issues.

Qualifications:

Key Requirements

- Proven experience liaising with Hyundai Motor Namyang Research Institute or a demonstrated track record with Hyundai Motor Company (South Korea) is essential.

- Minimum 5 years experience working with automotive OEMs or their supply chain partners.

- Fluency in English is essential; Mandarin proficiency is an advantage but not mandatory.

- Bachelors degree or above in Marketing, Business Administration, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.

- Strong sales background in the auto parts industry, with at least 3 years of regional management experience.

- Excellent knowledge of OEM procurement models, market trends, and product lifecycle development.

- Advanced abilities in client relationship building, market forecasting, sales negotiation, and strategic planning.

- Strong understanding of automotive body structures, NVH components, and technical sales processes.

- Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.

- Ability to operate under pressure with a customer-first, pragmatic, and growth-oriented mindset.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This is a high-impact, strategic role ideal for a Sales Leader who is passionate about automotive innovation, OEM relationships, and technical product solutions. If you meet the key criteria and are ready to drive growth in the South Korean automotive sector, wed love to hear from you.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 42000

Salary Max : $ 51000

Currency Type : USD