Posted 09 July, 2026
Country Manager India - Auto Tier 1/2
Michael Page
Gurugram, HR, IN
Full Time
Reference: 75f9cb2ad6ffec36
Job Description
- Chance to work with a company focused on innovation, design & development. \n
- Chance to work with a global giant within the automotive components space. \n\n
- Responsible for developing business with global and local India automotive OEM's and tier suppliers, transportation and other vertical market accounts, develop account strategy to achieve penetration and drive growth. \n
- Drive growth and help develop new vertical markets and new product offerings. \n
- Identify potential local manufacturing, supplier or technology partnerships. \n
- Clearly communicate the unique selling proposition (USP) of Our client products and solutions. \n
- Lead and execute pricing and commercial negotiations while aligning with EU headquarters' strategies. \n
- Establish, maintain, and expand strong working relationships at various organizational levels within customer organizations. \n
- Serve as the local expert on customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape in India. \n
- Lead and support local sales efforts with USP selling customer approach, high margin sales process, and technical positioning. \n
- Hire and train local sales, technical support and logistics team as needed, establish Our client office and local warehousing as business grows. \n
- Represent Our client in a professional, culturally sensitive, and effective manner, aligning Western business practices with the local Indian business environment. \n
- Ensure pipeline growth and secure new business awards to meet agreed upon growth targets \n
- Conduct effective customer meetings, technical discussions, and commercial negotiations in local language and English. \n
- Serve as the voice of the customer to internal teams to shape product roadmaps and project priorities. \n
- Attend and represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer events in India \n
- Track and report on pipeline development, key performance indicators, and competitive insights to global leadership. \n
- Manage relationships with government bodies and industry associations when required. \n\n
- A strong background in sales and business development within the Automotive OEM and component Industry. \n
- Proven ability to identify and capitalise on business opportunities in the Industrial / Manufacturing sector. \n
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain client relationships. \n
- Knowledge of market trends and competitive landscape in the Automotive Industry. \n
- A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving business targets. \n
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Engineering, or a related field. \n
- Minimum of 10 years in business development or sales in India; experience with Western companies strongly preferred. \n
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and close business with OEMs, prospecting, relationship building, managing sales cycles typical for automotive and manufacturing projects. \n
- Strong understanding of automotive industry dynamics in India, including local OEM structures, decision-making processes, supplier network and cultural nuances. \n
- Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. \n
- Ability to work independently while aligning with global processes and reporting structures. \n
- Willingness to travel extensively within India to build and maintain customer relationships. \n
- Experience in training or mentoring sales or technical staff is a plus. \n
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to manage pricing discussions in line with global strategy. \n
- Technical understanding of automotive mechanical components, sub-assembly's rubber materials, or electronic systems is preferred.
About Our Client
\n\nThe company is a small-sized organisation operating in the Industrial / Manufacturing sector, with a focus on the Automotive Industry. It is known for its specialised products and services, catering to a niche market segment.
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