Assistant Sales Manager(Automotive Parts)
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Sales Leadership
- Develop and execute annual sales plans to meet or exceed revenue and gross profit targets.
- Analyse market trends (e.g., Original/OEM competition landscape, the rise of EV components) and competitor pricing to adjust sales tactics.
- Identify and penetrate new market segments, such as independent repair networks or e-commerce platforms.
2. Team Management & Coaching
- Recruit, train, and mentor a team of inside sales support executives
- Set clear KPIs for the team, from purchase order processing to arrangement of goods delivery
- Conduct regular field visits along with sales support team to provide on-the-job coaching and strengthen client ties.
3. Inventory & Operations Alignment
- Work closely with the Parts Operation Team & Group Procurement to ensure "fast-movers" are always in stock while minimizing "dead stock."
- Manage key supplier relationship to negotiate better bulk pricing and priority shipping.
- Work with Technical Competence & Warranty Team to oversee the warranty claims and returns process to maintain high customer satisfaction and minimal financial loss.
4. Digital & CRM Integration
- Work along with IT/Parts Operation Team to implement SAP S4 Hana for Parts Sales Team
- Utilize CRM software (like Salesforce) to track customer lifecycles and pipeline health.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of automotive systems (internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicle components).
- Data Literacy: Ability to analyse sales reports, inventory turnover ratios, and margin leaks.
- Software Proficiency: SAP S4 Hana, Power Point and Advance Excel
Soft Skills
- Negotiation: The ability to close high-volume contracts with Tier 1 suppliers or large fleet accounts.
- Adaptability: Staying ahead of the curve as the industry shifts towards electrification
- Problem Solving: Resolving customer feedback, supply chain disruptions or technical part-compatibility disputes quickly.
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
- Experience: 5+ years in automotive parts sales, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Experience working with public fleet operators a plus
Please submit resumes to john@oaktree.com.sg with the following details in MS Word format:
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John Goh Meng Chye
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