Sales Director

Sales & Marketing Director – ChinaLocation: Suzhou, Jiangsu Province (On-site)Industry: Automotive (OEMs & Tier-1s)Seniority: DirectorEmployment Type: Full-timeCompensation: Strong base salary + performance bonus Own Strategy. Lead Growth. Deliver Real Impact – Backed by a Global Automotive ManufacturerStep into a high-impact leadership role with full ownership of the commercial agenda in China. You’ll define the go-to-market strategy, lead senior relationships with key OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers (Japanese, European, and domestic), and take full accountability for driving revenue in one of the world’s most competitive automotive markets.This is a rare chance to influence both strategy and execution across sales, marketing, pricing, and product input - all within a global Tier-1 supplier trusted by some of the biggest names in the industry.What’s in It for YouStrong base salary with a performance-based bonusFull commercial ownership of China – strategy, execution, and resultsJoin a stable, established supplier with a solid OEM customer baseWork autonomously in a high-impact role, backed by international leadershipShape your team, grow the pipeline, and be a key player in regional directionThe RoleYou’ll lead all commercial activity across China, spanning both sales and marketing. The role blends strategy with delivery - from pricing and account planning to team performance and customer growth.Key responsibilities:Define and deliver the commercial strategy across ChinaLead, coach, and grow a cross-functional sales and marketing teamBuild and deepen senior-level OEM and Tier-1 partnershipsDrive pipeline activity across Japanese, European, and local manufacturersOwn pricing, positioning, and forecasting to drive margin growthFeed customer and market insight into wider product and investment decisionsWhat You’ll Bring10+ years of B2B sales experience, in the automotive sectorProven leadership of commercial teams in ChinaStrong track record with Automotive OEMs and Tier-1s in complex sales environmentsFluent in English and MandarinCommercially confident, strategic thinker with strong data awarenessWho This Role SuitsThis is for someone who wants more than just a regional sales job. You’re a commercially driven leader who thrives on ownership, visibility, and outcome delivery - ready to shape the next chapter of growth in a high-potential market.Apply NowSend your CV or a short career summary to natalie@walkerlovell.com for a confidential discussion with Natalie at Walker Lovell.