OEM-Focused Automotive NVH Components Sales Manager

Job brief

Our client is a leading high-tech player in the automotive industry, specializing in the full lifecycle (R&D, design, manufacturing, sales) of automotive NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) components. Boasting strong technical expertise, proprietary innovations, and a proven track record in serving top-tier automotive clients, it is well-positioned for global market expansion, with a strategic focus on strengthening its footprint in international automotive supply chains.

As our client accelerates its global growth and aims to penetrate the key Malaysian automotive market, we are seeking a results-driven Sales Manager specializing in automotive NVH components. This role will lead the end-to-end expansion of our clients product portfolio into top Malaysian automotive OEMs, focusing on building long-term strategic partnerships and aligning local sales initiatives with global corporate strategy to drive sustainable growth in Malaysia.

What We Offer

A strategic role with autonomy to shape Malaysia NVH component market strategy.

Opportunities to collaborate with top - tier OEMs and drive impactful product innovation.

Competitive compensation and global career growth prospects.

Responsibilities

Sales Strategy and Planning

• Develop localized sales targets, strategies, and budgets aligned with global objectives, analyze local market trends, competitors, and customer needs to optimize sales tactics, product positioning, and pricing.
• Monitor budget execution and dynamically adjust resources to ensure achievement of sales KPIs.

Sales Performance Management

• Track, analyze sales data (revenue, market share, etc.), and propose data - driven improvements. Manage, optimize existing sales channels, and develop new ones to support business expansion.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle (negotiation, execution, compliance) to ensure alignment with local regulations, trade laws, and company policies.

Development and Relationship Management of New Automotive OEM Clients

• Build and expand a high - value key account network among Malaysia OEMs.Establish a systematic CRM framework to streamline client engagement.
• Nurture long - term partnerships with top clients (e.g., Proton, Perodua, Honda Malaysia) to drive customer satisfaction and secure repeat business/strategic collaborations.

Cross - Functional Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with internal teams (production, logistics, after - sales) to ensure on - time order delivery and high - quality post - sales support.Report regularly to the Overseas Sales Director on performance, market dynamics, and key account status.
• Liaise with quality/R&D teams to resolve client technical issues.Translate customer feedback into insights for product optimization and innovation.

Requirements

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of automotive components sales experience, with more than3 years in regional sales management (Malaysia automotive market focus preferred), deep expertise in OEM procurement processes and supplier commercial negotiation frameworks.
• Preferred: Experience as a Sales Manager at Malaysia Tier 1 automotive suppliers, with a proven track of collaborating with major OEMs ( Proton, Perodua, Honda Malaysia, etc.).

Technical and Industry Knowledge

• Solid understanding of automotive body systems and NVH technologies 
• Familiarity with sales standard development methodologies and automotive components product lifecycle management.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional market development acumen: ability to identify opportunities, penetrate new accounts, and close high - value deals; strong stakeholder management, PR, and negotiation skills to build trust with OEM decision - makers.
• Proficiency in analyzing industry pain points, uncovering customer core needs to guide R&D for customer - centric products; excellent skills in standardizing/streamlining work processes.

Language Proficiency

• Fluent in English (written/spoken) preferred.