Deputy Managing Director

Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company is seeking a seasoned professional to assist the Managing Director in strategizing and leading the organization towards profitability. The role involves overseeing business with automotive customers across various regions and managing a significant sales team. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in the Japanese automotive OEM segment, strong collaboration skills, and must be bilingual in English and Japanese. This position offers an opportunity to influence business growth at a senior level.

Qualifications

• Over 20 years of sales experience in the Japanese automotive OEM segment for car audio products.
• At least 10 years of senior-level experience in managing people and resources, preferably in an MNC environment.
• Effectively bilingual in English and Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage key business with automotive customers (OEM) in various regions.
• Develop and implement strategies for business expansion, particularly with Japanese automotive customers.
• Lead and manage the team responsible for sales in multiple regions.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Higher professional degree in management or electronics

Job description

Assist the Managing Director in strategizing, planning, and leading the organization to meet objectives and targets, contributing to the overall profitability and growth of Pioneer.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Oversee and manage key business with automotive customers (OEM) in ASEAN, Taiwan, Middle East, Africa, and Oceania.
2. Handle product scope including IVI systems, display audio, sound systems, dashcams, and other sensor products.
3. Develop and implement long, mid, and short-term strategies for business expansion, particularly with Japanese automotive customers in each country.
4. Achieve sales targets and other KPIs such as acquiring RFQs/RFIs.
5. Lead and manage the team responsible for sales in ASEAN, Taiwan, Middle East, Africa, and Oceania.

Job Requirements

• Graduate level of intellect, preferably with a higher professional degree in management or electronics.
• Over 20 years of sales experience in the Japanese automotive OEM segment for car audio products.
• Strong collaboration skills with Japan headquarters (sales and engineeringdepartments).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with top management and key technical personnel in Japanese automotive companies.
• Team management experience for over 20 people in ASEAN countries.
• At least 10 years of senior-level experience in managing people and resources, preferably in an MNC environment.
• Experience in establishing business goals and strategies.
• Highly driven with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership qualities, collaborative with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effectively bilingual in English and Japanese (written and spoken) with the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders in Japan HQ and subsidiaries in the ASEAN region, including UAE, and Australia.