Regional Head - Asia (Auto Ancillary ; ID/PH based)

Michael Page; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Regional Head to drive aftermarket growth across Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and more. You will develop export sales, appoint distributors, and coordinate cross-functional teams to boost market penetration.

The ideal candidate has 13–15 years in automotive, with strong distributor management experience and English communication skills. Manila/Jakarta preferred; hybrid field-based role with flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 13-15 years of automotive industry experience.
• Experience in aftermarket or related sectors.
• Strong English communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead aftermarket growth strategy across Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and other markets.
• Identify, appoint, onboard, and manage distributor networks.
• Strengthen distributor relationships and drive market penetration.

Skills

Distributor network management

Export sales strategy

Market expansion planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

MBA (advantage)

Job description

• Lead aftermarket growth across high-potential Southeast Asian markets.
• Build distributor networks for a global automotive components leader.

Our client is a global Tier-1 automotive components manufacturer, serving leading OEMs across the two-wheeler, three-wheeler, and four-wheeler segments. With a strong engineering and manufacturing footprint across India and Europe, the company specializes in high-performance products such as die casting components, suspension systems, transmission assemblies, and braking solutions. The organization is known for its end-to-end capabilities-from design and development to production and aftermarket support-and is actively expanding its international footprint, particularly in high-growth Asian markets. Its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer-centricity has made it a trusted partner to some of the world’s most respected automotive brands.

Job Description

The Regional Head will be responsible for developing and executing the aftermarket growth strategy across the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and other selected Asian markets. Key responsibilities include:

• Drive export sales growth and expand the company's aftermarket footprint across Asia.
• Identify, appoint, onboard, and manage distributor and channel partner networks.
• Strengthen relationships with distributors, customers, and industry stakeholders.
• Generate and convert new business opportunities using market intelligence, trade data, and digital platforms.
• Lead market expansion initiatives and identify new territories and customer segments.
• Develop pricing recommendations using competitor and market insights.
• Support successful product launches across target markets.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, logistics, technical, R&D, finance, and commercial teams to ensure effective execution.
• Monitor distributor performance and implement growth plans to maximize market penetration.
• Ensure smooth coordination of export operations, documentation, compliance, and customer support activities.

The Successful Applicant

An ideal candidate for this role should have:

• 13-15 years of experience within the automotive industry.
• Proven experience in automotive components, aftermarket products, or related sectors.
• Strong exposure to both the Indonesia and Philippines markets.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing distributor networks.
• Exposure to the aftermarket two-wheeler segment.
• Experience working across Southeast Asian markets is a plus.
• Engineering degree preferred; MBA is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and business English proficiency.
• Preference for candidates based in Manila and Jakarta

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to build and expand a regional aftermarket business across high-growth Southeast Asian markets.
• Newly created leadership role with direct visibility to senior regional management.
• Flexible work-from-home and field-based working model.