Sales Director – Brazil Overview Our client is seeking a Chinese speaking commercially driven Sales Director to lead and expand their business across Brazil. This role will be responsible for market development, strategic account growth, and building a strong local ecosystem across key industrial sectors. Key Responsibilities Lead the execution of the company's strategy in Brazil across branding, product positioning, sales, and service delivery Drive market expansion by identifying opportunities and developing industry-focused growth plans across sectors such as oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, power, metallurgy, building materials, pulp & paper, food & pharmaceutical, and mining Develop and manage relationships with both Chinese-invested enterprises and local clients, converting leads into sustainable business opportunities Identify and engage high-value strategic accounts, strengthening the company's presence within key industries Build, develop, and manage a regional client portfolio, ensuring long-term partnerships and revenue growth Establish and expand a strong distributor and partner network, creating a scalable and structured channel ecosystem Lead selected direct sales initiatives, including involvement in EPC projects, FDI/ODI-related business, and complex deal execution Oversee the development and implementation of online and digital sales channels where relevant Provide market insights and feedback to support product strategy and long-term planning Support additional business initiatives as required by leadership Requirements Bachelor's degree or above, ideally in Automation, Engineering, or a related field Minimum 5 years of international or cross-border sales experience, with a strong track record in business development and project execution Proven experience leading or managing sales teams and delivering commercial results Existing network or customer relationships within relevant industrial sectors is highly desirable Strong communication, stakeholder management, and execution skills, with a hands-on and resilient approach Fluent Portuguese is essential, along with a good understanding of Brazilian and wider Latin American business culture Willingness to travel and commit to long-term engagement in Brazil Experience in automation, digitalisation, or industrial technology sectors is preferred Additional Information Candidates of Chinese background or with strong cultural and business alignment to Chinese enterprises are highly preferred