Country Sales Manager - Automation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Country Sales Manager to join a leading provider of industrial electrical solutions in Vietnam. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships with key decision-makers, driving business growth, and nurturing a high-performing sales team.

What you'll do:

As Country Sales Manager, you will be entrusted with driving business expansion across Vietnam by identifying new opportunities for growth while nurturing existing client relationships. Your day-to-day activities will involve travelling extensively within your territory to engage directly with customers—both current accounts and prospects—ensuring their needs are met through tailored solutions. You will collaborate closely with colleagues from various departments to gather project intelligence and coordinate efforts on large-scale deals. In addition to managing your own portfolio of clients, you will also play an instrumental role in supporting the professional development of your team members by offering mentorship and sharing best practices. Your ability to prepare detailed reports on market activity will inform strategic decisions at senior levels. By representing the organisation at industry events and technical seminars, you will further enhance its reputation as a trusted provider of total industrial electrical solutions. Success in this role requires a blend of interpersonal skills, commercial acumen, organisational capability, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed.

• Prospect target customers throughout Vietnam by conducting regular visits to raise market awareness and establish lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Develop and implement national or branch sales business plans in alignment with regional objectives, ensuring all activities contribute towards achieving annual sales budgets.
• Organise and lead trips to potential and existing customers independently or alongside management, including hosting technical seminars and formal presentations on product offerings.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their unique requirements, map out decision-making processes, and tailor proposals that exceed expectations.
• Prepare clear, logical, and comprehensive reports detailing customer interactions, trip outcomes, and market intelligence for management review.
• Collaborate closely with other sales professionals and departments to gather insights on high-value projects and ensure seamless communication across business units.
• Support the preparation and follow-up of quotations and tenders through to successful order placement while providing constructive feedback if orders are not secured.
• Work hand-in-hand with sales support teams on both commercial and technical matters to deliver exceptional service throughout the customer journey.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to external sales representatives in Vietnam, fostering skill development within the team.
• Represent the company at major industry fairs and events, enhancing brand visibility while networking with end users, engineering firms, distributors/resellers, and OEMs.

What you bring:

To excel as Country Sales Manager in this organisation, your extensive background in engineering-related sales equips you with deep insight into customer needs across diverse industries. Your commercial expertise ensures that every interaction—from initial prospecting through contract negotiation—is handled professionally with attention to detail. As someone who values collaboration over competition, your approachability makes it easy for team members to seek guidance or share ideas openly. Your written reports are thorough yet concise; your verbal presentations are engaging yet informative. You are comfortable interpreting complex documentation as well as performing precise calculations necessary for accurate forecasting or tender submissions. Proficiency in widely used office software means you can quickly adapt reporting tools or presentation formats as needed. Above all else, your commitment to supporting others—whether clients or colleagues—sets you apart as someone who truly cares about collective achievement.

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in sales within the engineering sector is essential for understanding complex client requirements and delivering effective solutions.
• Demonstrated commercial background with advanced sales skills enables you to negotiate contracts confidently while maximising value for both clients and the organisation.
• Proven management abilities allow you to guide external sales representatives effectively while fostering a collaborative team environment focused on shared goals.
• Excellent communication skills empower you to interpret technical documents clearly as well as present information persuasively before groups of customers or colleagues.
• Strong mathematical proficiency ensures accurate calculations when preparing quotations or analysing performance metrics using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, percentages, bar graphs.
• Advanced computer literacy across Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook supports efficient reporting and data analysis required for informed decision-making.
• Sound reasoning skills enable you to apply common sense understanding when following detailed instructions or resolving challenges involving multiple variables in standardised situations.
• A valid driver’s licence is required due to frequent travel demands associated with this field-based position.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in providing comprehensive industrial electrical solutions across Southeast Asia. With a longstanding reputation for quality products backed by expert technical support teams, they offer employees an environment where learning is continuous and contributions are genuinely valued. The company fosters an inclusive workplace culture built on mutual respect—where knowledge sharing is encouraged at every level—and provides ample opportunities for professional growth through training programmes tailored to individual aspirations. Employees benefit from working alongside knowledgeable peers who are committed not only to achieving business objectives but also supporting each other’s personal development journeys. Flexible working arrangements accommodate those who thrive outside traditional office settings while regular participation in industry events keeps everyone connected with emerging trends. Joining this team means becoming part of a network that prioritises collaboration over hierarchy—where every voice matters—and where success is measured not just by numbers but by positive impact made together.

What's next:

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