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