Central Commercial Marketing Manager Asia

About The Role 

As the Central Commercial Marketing Manager for Asia, you will serve as a strategic architect of regional growth. Your mission is to bridge the gap between high-level business strategy and tactical execution, driving profitability through sophisticated pricing models, rigorous negotiation, and cross-functional leadership within the semiconductor ecosystem.

What you will do

Strategic Optimization & Analysis

• Drive Profitability: Lead regional initiatives to enhance pricing structures, capture market share, and maximize bottom-line margins.

• Advanced Modeling: Develop and implement "scientific" pricing models and data-driven simulations to underpin tactical and strategic commercial scenarios.

• Commercial Strategy: Define and propose strategic directions for "non-pricing" commercial levers to gain a competitive edge.

• Business Intelligence: Architect and deploy advanced reporting frameworks to empower commercial marketing and quoting centers.

Commercial Execution & Negotiation

• Regional Negotiations: Spearhead complex RFQ negotiations with major OEM and EMS partners across the Asia region.

• Pricing Governance: Communicate and execute Pricing Board mandates across Business Groups (BGs) and Global Sales Management (GSM).

• Operational Excellence: Streamline and optimize end-to-end pricing and quoting workflows to increase organizational agility.

• Data Integrity: Maintain rigorous oversight of OEM contract pricing, customer master data, and order books to ensure seamless fulfillment and revenue recognition.

Stakeholder & Market Ecosystem Management

• Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate and manage high-level relationships with key distributors to align regional goals.

• Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with Finance, Sales, R&D, and Product Management to resolve price discrepancies and challenge cost-driver assumptions.

• Market Insight: Act as a regional intelligence hub, gathering and disseminating critical competitor movements and market trends

What you will need

Experience & Education

• Academic Background: Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Industry Expertise: 5+ years of proven success in Marketing, Sales Ops, or Pricing—specifically within the semiconductor or electronic distribution sectors.

• Domain Knowledge: Deep fluency in semiconductor business processes and the unique dynamics of the Asian distribution landscape.

Technical & Behavioural Competencies

• Data Mastery: Expert-level Excel proficiency (complex data manipulation, pivot tables, and advanced visualization) to turn raw data into actionable stories.

• Commercial Acumen: A rare blend of financial "savviness" and the technical ability to challenge R&D and Operations on cost structures.

• Decisive Communication: The ability to navigate complex decisions into clear, concise proposals and the professional courage to defend "no" when strategic boundaries are tested.

• Agility: A high-velocity thinker who maintains meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.