Account Manager – Asia Pacific (Chinese OEMs)

GKN Automotive; Seberang Perai; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Account Manager to lead commercial activities with Chinese OEMs in the Asia Pacific region. This role, which offers hybrid working conditions, focuses on developing strategic relationships and driving business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong language skills in English and Mandarin, along with a proactive mindset and experience in customer-focused roles within international manufacturing. Join a world-leading automotive technology company committed to innovation and sustainable solutions, and play a key role in shaping the future of the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-focused roles within international manufacturing environments.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and key account activities with Chinese OEMs.
• Collaborate closely with GKN Automotive’s JV partner in China.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin

Customer-focused roles

Negotiation skills

Experience with Chinese OEMs

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Account Manager – Asia Pacific (Chinese OEMs)

“This is an exciting, newly created position to lead the commercial activities with Chinese OEMs outside of China primarily, in the Asia Pacific region.”

Hiring Manager: Fei

Hybrid and flexible working conditions (when possible with the local regulations) to ensure a balanced work and home life, with some travel to customers in Asia Pacific.

Location: Thailand, Malaysia, and India

Role Type: Permanent – Hybrid (mainly working from home) within reasonable commute distance to a GKN Automotive location

Travel: 25%-50% in Asia Pacific

Closing date: May 9th

About GKN Automotive

GKN Automotive is a world-leading global automotive technology company at the forefront of innovation. With origins dating back to 1759, it has been integrating key technologies into series production for over 70 years. The company is a trusted partner for many of the world's automotive manufacturers, specializing in developing, building, and supplying advanced drive systems and ePowertrain technologies. We are committed to driving change and finding sustainable solutions for the future of the automotive industry.

www.gknautomotive.com/en/sustainability

Role Responsibilities

Supporting the Account Director for Chinese OEMs, this role is crucial for future value creation and customer retention within our largest and fastest-growing customer base in the Asia Pacific region. Your main responsibilities include:

1. Leading business development and key account activities with Chinese OEMs to establish strategic relationships and meet business objectives, ROIC, and margin targets.
2. Collaborating closely with GKN Automotive’s JV partner in China (SDS) to achieve company goals.
3. Supporting non-Chinese OEMs within the region as part of account management duties.

Key Success Factors

• Fluent in English and Mandarin (reading, writing, speaking).
• Experience in customer-focused roles within international manufacturing environments.
• Ability to understand and clarify customer needs and requirements.
• Experience with regional budgets and negotiations.
• Ambitious and proactive mindset.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote setting.
• Experience working with Chinese OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers is highly advantageous.

Application Note

Please submit your resume in English.

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