Asst Sale Manager - Part Dept (Commercial Vehicle)

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lubricants company in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee supplier management, expand customer accounts, and develop business strategies in both local and overseas markets. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in the lubricants industry, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to customer engagement. This role offers an opportunity to drive growth and optimize supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in parts, lubricants, or accessories.
• Strong in supplier negotiations and customer handling.
• Proactive and customer-focused with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier management to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
• Manage and expand customer accounts, ensuring high service standards.
• Develop strategies to grow the parts and lubricants business.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Customer handling

Supply chain management

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Secondary/Diploma in Automotive or related field

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Manager will support the HOD in overseeing and growing the lubricants and accessories business for both local and overseas market. The role covers end-to-end management of sourcing, supplier relations, supply chain, customer engagement and business development. The position requires a strong commercial mindset, hand-on operational expertise and the ability to drive growth by expanding the parts business across new channels and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management
  • Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with local and overseas suppliers for lubricants and accessories.
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely deliveries.
  • Monitor supplier performance and resolve any supply-related issues.
• Customer Management
  • Manage and expand customer accounts, ensuring high service standards.
  • Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback promptly.
  • Build long-term relationships to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Business Development
  • Develop and implement strategies to grow the parts, lubricants, and accessories business locally and overseas.
  • Identify new market opportunities and potential partnerships.
  • Support Head of Department in setting and achieving sales targets.
• Supply Chain Management
  • Oversee inventory control, forecasting, and order planning to optimize stock levels.
  • Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure smooth import/export operations.
  • Improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the supply chain process.

Requirements

• Secondary/Diploma in Automotive or related field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in parts, lubricants, or accessories.
• Strong in supplier negotiations, customer handling, and supply chain management.
• Analytical, proactive, and customer-focused with excellent communication skills.