Director, OE Sales Commercial (Automotive)

TL;DR

Director, OE Sales Commercial (Automotive): Leading the regional OE growth strategy and P&L accountability for the APAC market with an accent on OEM partnerships, pricing strategy, and margin expansion. Focus on building high-performing teams, driving innovation in technology strategy, and ensuring best-in-class commercial execution across the region.

Location: Shanghai, China

Company

hirify.global is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers, operating 49 facilities across 19 countries with a global workforce of approximately 63,000 employees.

What you will do

• Define and execute the regional OE growth strategy to meet AOP targets for volume, price, and EBIT.
• Develop and manage strategic OEM partnerships to influence long-term platform allocation and co-development.
• Lead pricing strategy, margin expansion, and robust forecasting discipline to drive profitable growth.
• Build and mentor a high-performing organization across account management, engineering, and quality functions.
• Drive OE innovation and technology strategy to secure a competitive development pipeline.
• Collaborate with the global OE leadership team to ensure strategic alignment and leverage cross-regional synergies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of senior sales leadership experience, ideally with field sales and multidisciplinary exposure.
• Deep understanding of the automotive industry and multi-country business operations.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Proven track record in building high-performance teams and delivering measurable results.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to lead regional strategy for a global industry leader.
• Exposure to global leadership teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and inclusive workplace practices.
• Focus on professional development and performance-driven culture.