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Johnson Electric

Motors, actuators and motion systems manufacturer

Senior Manager - Business Development

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
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Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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Sales & Account ManagementBusiness Development & Partnerships

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate must possess team-building capabilities and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and drive business growth and profit-and-loss performance for the Integrated Thermal Management System and its components, including water pumps and valves with manifolds.
  • Consolidate requirements to develop the product roadmap and pipeline for new business in consultation with engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with project teams to execute the roadmap and plans for awarded programs.
  • Establish and maintain a strong customer network.
  • Regularly review deliverables with customers to ensure they meet timelines and objectives.
  • Analyze existing and new customer bases to develop business cases, understand purchase criteria, address customer pain points, create and deliver value, and identify customer expectations and decision-making factors.
  • Develop cost structures and profit-and-loss statements with financial leaders to guide pricing strategies.
  • Participate in commercial negotiations with sales leaders, including pricing, incentives, services, and conditions, to secure profitable business and manage the profit and loss of assigned customer accounts before and after start of production.
  • Identify 'Right-to-Win' and 'Weak-to-Win' scenarios and integrate these insights into the product roadmap to leverage strengths and address weaknesses.
  • Catalog industry players and supply chain dynamics and conduct comprehensive pros-and-cons analyses to stay competitive.
  • Understand competitors' strategies, behaviors, differentiators, and market impact.
  • Cultivate and lead a cross-functional team to drive innovation and growth.

About the company

Johnson Electric designs and manufactures motors, actuators, and motion subsystems for automotive and industrial customers, with plants and engineering centers in over 20 countries. Products span DC/EC motors, switches, solenoids, gearmotors, powder metal parts, and eDrives used in vehicles, appliances, and medical devices. What sets Johnson Electric apart is its family of specialized brands, including Saia-Burgess, Nanomotion, and Stackpole. The goal is to improve the quality of life of everyone it touches through innovative motion systems.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sha Tin District, Hong Kong

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • FY2026 sales held at US$3.65 billion despite weak automotive demand.
  • IPG grew 2% on constant currency, led by warehouse automation and cooling.
  • Cash reached US$902 million, enabling acquisitions, dividends, and robotics partnerships through 2027.

What critics are saying

  • APG still drives 84% of sales; Chinese JV share erosion already hit FY2026.
  • FY2026 profit fell 23%; impairment and investment fair-value losses already pressured earnings.
  • Humanoid robotics remains unproven; 2025 JVs and September 2026 investments need commercialization quickly.

What makes Johnson Electric unique

  • Johnson Electric spans 30,000 employees and 1,600 engineers across 2026 operations.
  • Its electromechanical platform serves automotive, industrial, cooling, and humanoid robotics components.
  • September 2026 humanoid robotics exhibits and Wuxi Crabnova investment deepen supply-chain positioning.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Meal Benefits

Performance Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Minichart
Sep 28th, 2026
Johnson Electric (179) Invests in Wuxi Crabnova Humanoid Robotics Supplier — Key Investor Takeaways

Johnson Electric Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 179) has issued a voluntary announcement on 28 September 2026 disclosing a minority equity investment in a mainland Chinese robotics components maker — a move that signals the group is positioning itself deeper into the humanoid robotics supply chain.

Associated Press
May 28th, 2026
Johnson Electric reports $3.65B sales, net profit down 23% amid challenging market conditions

Johnson Electric, a global electric motors and motion subsystems manufacturer, reported annual sales of $3.65 billion for the year ended 31 March 2026, up 0.1% year-on-year but down 2% on a constant currency basis. Net profit attributable to shareholders fell 23% to $202 million, whilst adjusted net profit declined 13% to $234 million. The Automotive Products Group, representing 84% of sales, saw revenues decrease 3% on a constant currency basis, impacted by market share erosion among Chinese joint venture customers and sluggish demand in Europe and North America. The Industry Products Group returned to growth with sales up 2%. The company maintained a strong financial position with cash reserves of $902 million and a debt-to-capital ratio of 10%. The board recommended a final dividend of 44 HK cents per share.

PR Newswire
Aug 8th, 2025
Actuators Market to Grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2025 to 2032 | SkyQuest Technology Consulting

In April 2025, Johnson Electric, a renowned supplier of motors and actuators launched a new EV Locking Actuator.

Siam News Network
Jul 29th, 2025
WAIC 2025: Shanghai Electric Debuts First Industrial Humanoid Robot "SUYUAN," Advancing Next-Gen Intelligent Manufacturing through Holistic Value Chain Layout

At WAIC 2025, a joint venture between Shanghai Electric and Johnson Electric debuted with a showcase of revolutionary humanoid robots, key hardware modules, and system integration solutions.

StockTitan
Jul 29th, 2025
WAIC 2025: Shanghai Electric Debuts First Industrial Humanoid Robot "SUYUAN," Advancing Next-Gen Intelligent Manufacturing through Holistic Value Chain Layout

The company also showcased its "LINGKE" dual-arm robot and announced a strategic joint venture with Johnson Electric to develop humanoid robot components.