Benedict Tay

Product & Business Development Manager at Volt Auto

Singapore

About

Clifton StrengthsFinder Top 5 Strengths: - Harmony - Consistency - Maximiser - Communication - Analytical

Experience

  • Product & Business Development Manager at Dongfeng SG & MY
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    - Driving revenue growth through strategic B2B partnerships & securing new brands into the Volt Auto portfolio - Leading end-to-end negotiations and onboarding of new automotive brands that diversifies Volt Auto product offerings and capture new market segments (From New Manufacturer Homologation to Vehicle Type Approval) - Designed and implemented comprehensive training qualifications for Dongfeng, ensuring compliance with manufacturer standards and improving customer service delivery metrics

  • Audi Singapore (6 yrs 9 mos)
    • Regional Sales Manager
      Mar 2023 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Regulatory Affairs and Homologation Manager
      Nov 2021 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Sales and Product Planning Manager
      Nov 2022 - Mar 2023 · 5 mos

  • Product & Pricing Senior Executive at Toyota Tsusho Asia Pacific
    Sep 2015 - Sep 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    *BRUNEI & CAMBODIA MARKET* - Scrutinize market movements and trends to achieve lean stock ratio and plan for future product sales opportunities - Well versed in automotive technology to analyze competitors and create Toyota/Lexus’ own Unique Selling Points - Execute effective negotiations between distributors and factories to bring about ideal price positioning - Conduct trainings and coaching for junior members to be up to speed in essential automotive knowledge *SAFETY REGULATIONS & HOMOLOGATION PIC (ASEAN Region)* - Assess and alert Toyota Motor Corporation on new developments in governmental regulations to ensure minimal disruptions to the supply chain - Assist and advise distributors in the next step of action towards harmonizing industry and governmental expectations - Attend key appointment holders meeting to provide industry expert advice and briefing for top management *NEW DISTRIBUTOR SETUP (LAOS MARKET)* - Improve Dealers sales efficiency and effectiveness through surveying and remodifying supply and demand processes - Seek out new logistics alternatives to reduce cost and maximize profits for all parties - Coordinate and strategize future product variants and specifications to maintain Toyota’s market dominance

  • Research Assistant (Part-Time) at World Scientific Publishing
    Apr 2011 - Jun 2011 · 3 mos

    - Reviewed and recommended improvements for existing work processes so as to optimize efficiency and accuracy of the publication - Liaised with various internal editors and designers to expedite the launch of the publishing materials