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Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.\nWhat you will do\nVolvo Penta China is looking for a commercially driven and customer-focused Project Sales Manager to support business growth in Mobile Power Solutions and OEM business development. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing OEM customer relationships, driving current business, and identifying future opportunities in areas such as engines, integrated powertrain solutions, hybrid solutions, and electrification. You will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver value-based solutions that meet evolving market and application needs.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with OEM customers across assigned market segments\nDrive business growth with existing customers and identify new business opportunities\nLead quotation, tender, and commercial negotiations for customer projects\nEngage with customers early in their product development journey to understand application needs and future product plans\nPromote customer-focused power solutions, including internal combustion, hybrid, and electrified applications\nBuild and develop commercial opportunities from initial concept through project award and launch\nWork cross-functionally with engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams to ensure customer requirements are translated into competitive solutions\nMonitor market trends, customer developments, and competitive activities to support business growth\nContribute to the development of future-oriented power solutions in line with market and sustainability trends\nWho are you?\nQualifications and Experience\nBachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Powertrain, Electrical Engineering, or related fields\nMinimum 8 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:\nOff-highway vehicles\nCommercial vehicles\nPowertrain systems\nIndustrial equipment\nOEM sales\nMinimum 5 years of experience in customer-facing roles such as sales, business development, key account management, or related functions\nProven experience in managing OEM customers and developing strategic business opportunities\nExperience in industries such as construction equipment, mining, material handling, agriculture, industrial engines, or related sectors is preferred\nProject management experience is a strong advantage\nTechnical Competencies, good understanding of:\nInternal combustion engines\nPowertrain systems\nTransmission and axle applications\nVehicle or machine architecture\nMobile machinery applications\nElectrification, battery-electric, and hybrid systems\nOEM product development processes\nAbility to discuss customer solutions from a system perspective, not only single-product selection\nPreferred Personal Profile\nCustomer-oriented and commercially minded\nStrong business development capability\nStrategic thinking and problem-solving skills\nGood negotiation and stakeholder management skills\nStrong communication and presentation skills\nAbility to work effectively in cross-functional and project-based environments\nLanguage\nFluent in Chinese and English, both written and spoken\nWe value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.\nWho we are and what we believe in\nWe are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.\nApplying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.\nVolvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. 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