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Regional Sales Manager - South (Automotive)

Chennai Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This role leads regional sales and key automotive OEM and Tier 1 relationships across South India, driving sustainable growth through solution‑based selling. You will partner closely with OEM engineering, purchasing, and leadership teams to expand the client's footprint and long‑term value
  • Own marquee automotive OEM and Tier 1 accounts
  • Lead South India growth strategy

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in speciality lubricant solutions, known for deep application expertise, innovation, and premium quality. They work closely with automotive OEMs worldwide to improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across manufacturing and mobility applications.

Job Description

  • Own and grow automotive OEM and Tier 1 business across South India
  • Develop and execute regional sales and account strategies
  • Build senior relationships with OEM engineering, purchasing, and plant teams
  • Drive new approvals, platform wins, and long-term partnerships
  • Promote value-based and application-led lubrication solutions
  • Coordinate with technical, service, and supply chain teams
  • Track market trends, new model launches, and competitor activity
  • Achieve revenue, margin, and growth targets

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in automotive OEM or Tier‑1 sales
  • Strong understanding of OEM approval, sourcing, and engineering processes
  • Background in technical or solution-based B2B selling
  • Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
  • Willingness to travel extensively across South India

What's on Offer

  • High-visibility regional leadership role
  • Opportunity to work with leading automotive OEMs
  • Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives
  • Long-term career growth in a global premium brand
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7024104

Job summary

Function
Sales
Sub Sector
Technical / Industrial
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-052026-7024104
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.