Sales & Marketing Director, Versatile Engine
Shanghai, CN, 201206
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales and Marketing Director to lead the growth and development of our Versatile Engine business in China. This role is responsible for driving sales performance, expanding market share, and spearheading the adoption of innovative technologies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of commercial skill, technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the sales operations for the versatile engine (VE) business across China.
- Develop and execute comprehensive sales and marketing strategies to grow the VE and its subsegments.
- Drive the transformation toward new energy technologies, including e-mobility, dual fuel and hydrogen.
- Support and initiate long-term local product planning for emerging technologies in China.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across OEMs, industries, and applications.
- Forecast and plan sales volumes and revenue targets; monitor monthly performance.
- Oversee OEM engagement, application development, and order fulfillment processes.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through effective CRM practices.
- Lead and inspire the VE sales team to achieve high performance and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of sales-related activities.
Who are you?
KPIs
- Achievement of annual sales targets (units and revenue)
- Monthly sales performance tracking
- Timely and effective project execution and management
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, ICE, or with MBA degree.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar leadership role.
- In-depth knowledge of construction machinery, material handling, and related industries.
- Prior experience in the engine or construction equipment sector is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in both Chinese and English.
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.