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Sales Engineer - Automotive Market

Bangkok Province Permanent THB864,000 - THB1,056,000 per year View Job Description
As the Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for driving business development, technical solution design, and customer engagement for overhead conveyor systems and automated material handling solutions.
  • Pioneer the Thailand market for a world‑leading European engineering brand
  • Own high‑impact, technical solution selling

About Our Client

Our client is a market‑leading provider of conveyor systems serving global OEMs, tier‑one suppliers, and large‑scale manufacturing operations. With decades of engineering heritage and a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, the organisation delivers high‑performance material handling solutions trusted by world‑class industrial brands.

Now entering Thailand as a strategic growth market, they are looking for a pioneer who can drive customer acquisition, build strong technical relationships, and unlock long‑term partnerships with major automotive manufacturers.

Job Description

  • Lead business development efforts in Thailand, focusing on automotive OEMs and Tier‑1 manufacturing customers.
  • Develop a deep understanding of customer production flow, factory layout, and automation needs to propose tailored conveyor solutions.
  • Manage the complete sales cycle: prospecting, technical presentations, solution scoping, proposals, costing, and contract negotiation.
  • Collaborate closely with global engineering teams in Sweden and regional APAC offices to deliver accurate system designs and proposals.
  • Conduct site visits, feasibility assessments, and basic layout evaluations for conveyor installations.
  • Build and maintain strong long‑term relationships with engineering, operations, procurement, and project teams within customer organisations.
  • Represent the company at trade events, technical seminars, and customer demonstrations across the region.
  • Act as the key point of contact in Thailand, supporting early project planning through to project handover.

The Successful Applicant

  • 3-7 years of technical sales, business development, or application engineering experience.
  • Must have prior experience selling into automotive manufacturers (OEM or Tier‑1).
  • Experience with conveyor systems, automation, material handling, industrial equipment, or production line technology is highly preferred.
  • Strong technical aptitude-comfortable reading layouts, understanding mechanical concepts, and explaining engineered solutions.
  • Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with engineering, factory leadership, and procurement stakeholders.
  • Self‑driven, entrepreneurial mindset; able to work independently as the founding role in a new country operation.
  • Fluent Thai; strong English communication skills required for collaboration with global team

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary + performance incentives.
  • A pioneer role with the opportunity to shape the company's growth in Thailand.
  • Direct visibility with global leadership and engineering teams in Europe.
  • International training, career development, and future leadership potential.
  • Chance to work with innovative material‑handling technologies that power global automotive production.
Contact
Sonia Fernandez
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6968335
Phone number
+66 2 012 5017

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Specialisation
Business Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bangkok Province
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sonia Fernandez
Consultant phone
+66 2 012 5017
Job Reference
JN-032026-6968335

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