Senior Regional Sales Manager - Automotive

🚗 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. 📩 Please write to ivytan@jobally.com.sg JobAlly Pte Ltd EA Licence: 18C9228 RCB: 201814235W