Job Description

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER - METALS | AUTOMOTIVE & EV
Singapore | Indonesia & ASEAN Coverage

We are conducting a confidential search for an experienced metals commercial professional to drive the growth of an established international trading organisation's automotive steel business across Indonesia and ASEAN.

This is an opportunity for a commercially driven professional with strong relationships across the automotive and EV ecosystem, particularly OEMs, Tier-1 and Tier-2 customers.

THE ROLE

Develop and grow the automotive steel business across Indonesia and ASEAN
Build and deepen relationships with automotive & EV OEMs, Tier-1 and Tier-2 customers
Identify and develop new customers, markets and business opportunities
Manage commercial activities covering galvanized, coated, painted and specialty automotive steel
Work closely with regional and international steel mills and suppliers
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and supply agreements
Manage physical transactions, margins and commercial considerations
Identify opportunities in EV-related applications and advanced high-strength steel
Work closely with operations, logistics, finance and credit teams to ensure smooth execution
Develop long-term customer and supplier relationships across the region

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Degree holder
8-10+ years of relevant metals / steel commercial experience
Strong experience in automotive steel, industrial steel or related metal products
Good knowledge of galvanized, coated, painted or specialty steel products
Established relationships with automotive / EV OEMs, Tier-1 and Tier-2 customers
Strong Indonesia and/or ASEAN commercial network
Experience in regional sales, business development, steel trading or commercial management
Strong understanding of pricing, negotiation and physical supply
Proven ability to develop new business and grow existing accounts
Entrepreneurial, commercially minded and comfortable developing business in growth markets

BACKGROUND

Candidates from international trading houses, steel mills, automotive steel service centres, specialist steel /Automotive trading companies and automotive/industrial materials businesses are welcome.

We are particularly interested in professionals who combine strong automotive customer relationships with practical knowledge of steel and regional commercial development.

If you have strong automotive/EV relationships but your current title is Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Commercial Manager, Key Account Manager or Regional Sales Manager, we would also be interested to hear from you.

All discussions will be treated in strict confidence.

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