#117 Working as a Cross-Border Sales Director in a Chinese company

<p><strong>What is it like to work in a Chinese company?</strong></p> <p>Francis is usually the host, today he is the guest. He shares what it is like to be working in a Chinese company, in an industry very much influenced by China, the EV car industry.</p> <p>How can flexpats...</p> <ul> <li>fit into a Chinese company?</li> <li>measure their success and progress?</li> <li>communicate with their Chinese boss?</li> <li>lead a Chinese team?&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Francis grew up in an international family in Germany with a mum from Ireland. From a very young age, he developed a great interest in international business and foreign languages. He decided to study business administration and took the opportunity to learn Chinese and work in China during his studies.</p> <p>After graduation, he started to work in technology marketing - mostly representing international companies to German customers. After ten years in business, he changes sides. He relocated to China and represented a European technology company to Chinese customers. During the past 6 years, he has tried his best to fit into his new surrounding, improve his Chinese, and inspire his Chinese team to get international.</p> <p>We recommend the following episodes to get more input on Sales Management in China, learning Chinese, or working for Chinese companies:</p> <p><br></p> <p>114 Learn Chinese with Francis and Sofia</p> <p>73 Sales Management with c.j. (today`s host)</p> <p>99 Work for Chinese companies abroad</p> <p>46 Lead Chinese teams</p> <p>59, 66 Sales Management</p> <p>62, 101 Business Development</p> <p>If you want to get Francis` book on learning Chinese, check out episode 114.</p> <p>Wechat: Flexpat2020</p>