Vertical Manager – EV Battery & Energy Storage System (EVB & ESS)

Location: South China, Hong Kong or Shanghai
Subsidiary: Rohlig Hong Kong Limited
Country: China
Start: ASAP

 

As part of our rapid expansion in Greater China, we are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a high-caliber candidate to join us.

We are currently seeking a Vertical Manager – EV Battery & Energy Storage System (EVB & ESS). Key focus areas include, but are not limited to:

 

Responsibilities

Key Focus Areas – EV Battery & Energy Storage System (EVB & ESS)

  • Formulate sales strategies for Röhlig’s core products (Air, Sea, 4PL, Contract Logistics) to achieve vertical targets under China’s budget.
  • Lead China-side engagement for global EVB/ESS accounts, ensuring alignment with international strategy and execution.
  • Act as the sector lead across China by supporting regional sales teams to capture EV-related opportunities and expanding customer coverage.
  • Own and develop a focused EVB/ESS customer portfolio that supports both regional priorities as well as global vertical goals.
  • Analyze EV and energy storage market trends—such as regulatory shifts, innovation, and competitive movements—to inform long-term strategy and solution design.
  • Coordinate with product, procurement, marketing to align offerings, campaigns, and go-to-market efforts with customer needs.
  • Represent the company at industry events, and support international or cross-functional engagements that strengthen the EV vertical’s presence.

 

Skills required

  • Extensive sales experience in freight forwarding, including 5+ years engaging with MNCs in the renewable energy or high-tech sectors.
  • In-depth understanding of EVB/ESS logistics, including warehousing, customs, multimodal transport; familiarity with Röhlig products and solutions is an advantage.
  • Proven track record in identifying and securing mid- to large-scale business opportunities in competitive or tender environments.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence, negotiate, and deliver solutions aligned with customer needs.
  • Highly engaging and innovative, with a solution-driven mindset to address complex customer challenges.
  • Resilient, persistent, results-oriented with the drive to work through challenges and deliver growth.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills; able to interact effectively across cultures and organizational levels.
  • Well-developed planning, time management, decision-making, and presentation skills.
  • Fluency in English and local language (if applicable) required.

 

Our benefits

  • Competitive salary with attractive incentive scheme

 

What you can expect

Working at Röhlig means to live internationality: Every day staff members around the world cooperate on developing logistics solutions for their customers. Smart minds with drive encounter numerous opportunities to play a vital role in this process. Flat hierarchies, a pleasant and friendly work environment, considerable opportunities for personal development and long-term career planning provide the basis for your success. 

Röhlig is excited to announce an opportunity for a Vertical Manager to join our innovative logistics company. We are seeking a motivated professional who is passionate about achieving and exceeding business and sales targets within the New Energy Industry: EV Battery (EVB) and Energy Storage System (ESS). Enjoy competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey with us!

We look forward to meeting you!

Your contact

Interested parties please email your resume with current & expected salary and earliest available date to: apply.hkg@rohlig.com

Vien Cheung
HR & Admin. Manager – North Asia
Unit 1101-06, 11/F, Westley Square, 48 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Hong Kong