Managing Director China, Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen

Our client is a global leading manufacturer of industrial vision (computer vision, machine vision) systems (industrial cameras and visual recognition and analysis software are parts of the systems and solutions, customizable for each customer and application). Customers are factories (B2B only).  Applications are Smart Factory (Automation), Robotics, Warehouse Automation, Electronics Industry and Medical & Life Sciences.

They have more than 100 sales and service staff with an annual turnover of more than 500 Mio RMB in China. Nevertheless, China market is increasing unfavorable for suppliers without a local production in China.

To develop and implement a new China strategy taking account of the current international and Chinese environments, we are looking for a strategy minded Managing Director for China who can develop and implement a new China strategy to continue our success in China.

Managing Director China, Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen

Key Tasks:

1. Full P&L and operational responsibility for all subsidiaries with more than 100 staff in China, reports to the Board of Directors and CEO in HQ in Europe.

2. Design and implement a comprehensive and sustainable business development strategy for China

3. Further develop and maintain a lean and market-oriented sales organization (sales managers, applications, order and complain management), transform product-oriented sales to solution-based sales.

4. Increase performance and efficiency of the sales and service/support teams

5. Regular and accurate reporting to the German HQ and efficient communications between local and corporate teams on group level.

6. Inspires, influences and motivate employees to meet and exceed objectives

Requirements:

1. Degree or proven track records in Engineering (electric, electronics, electromechanics preferred). A degree in business administration is nice to have, but not necessary.

2. At least 3 to 5-year experience in management roles with P&L accountabilities, ideally with international exposure as the future job holder will have direct contacts to German HQ and the international group network.

3. At least 5 to 10-year proven track record as senior sales in business development and sales management including key account and contract management with our potential key customers in China.

4. The position calls for strong people and project management experience paired with appropriate business acumen and cultural awareness.

5. Engaged and pro-active people manager with an entrepreneurial mindset, able to get involved in details of both daily business and long-term strategy.

6. Result-driven and performance-orientated manager able to manage change with precision and accuracy.

7. Energetic, creative and solution oriented.

8. Chinese at mother tongue level; Very good English (speaking, reading, writing).

9. Previous experience with German business culture would be beneficial, though not compulsory.

If you are interested in our opportunity, please send your resume in English to

MD-China@apmc.de

We will handle your application confidentially. You will be personally informed when short-listed.