APAC Business Development Manager

• Opportunity for an experienced interconnect BDM or an ambitious interconnect Sales Person to further grow GCT sales in the APAC Region.
• Generous OTE made up of basic plus uncapped commission based on overall territory growth (transfer and direct APAC business).
• Overall responsibility for sales & revenue growth within existing OEM & CEM accounts and new APAC OEM opportunities.
• Responsibility for managing smooth transition of transfer business into APAC from other territory design wins.
• Developing & managing GCT’s channel network in APAC with Sales Director.
• Preferably based at our Hong Kong site but consideration will be given to other APAC locations.
• Reporting to UK based Sales Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Further develop & implement APAC Sales strategy.
• Manage & oversee daily routine of HK based GCT internal sales team including CRM Management.
• Overall responsibility of existing business (APAC OEM and offshore transfer business via CEM).
• Building on good relationships with key GCT customers & prospects.
• Identifying key prospects and developing trading relationships with them.
• Evaluate, prioritise & oversee pipeline management of new APAC business opportunities.
• Go to person for APAC escalation events.
• Manage & further develop the GCT APAC channel network.
• Liaise with GCT Engineering Group for technical opportunities.
• Liaise with GCT NPI Group on customer & market needs & trends.
• Liaise with GCT Finance Group regarding lines of credit and overdues.
• Regular reviews with GCT Sales Director on achievements against set objectives.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar management role or 5 years’ experience in a senior sales position and ready to step up to this role (in both cases the experience is required within the interconnect industry).
• Degree level qualification in associated subject (Science or Business Management).
• HK based (preference) but willing to consider applicant from other APAC region if strongly suited to the position.
• High level communication, negotiation, presentation, influencing & organisational skills.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the APAC region.
• Fluent in English & Putonghua (written & spoken).
• Excellent practiced technical skills with an extensive knowledge of interconnect products.

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