Economic Outlook: China's economic growth is expected to slow slightly to 6.3% in 2019 compared to 2018, as authorities focus on a more sustainable model.
Market Conditions: The government introduced a new tax deduction plan to boost household consumption, but trade tensions with the U.S. and potential housing market corrections pose challenges.
Company Trends: Chinese companies across sectors are adopting technologies and innovations, enhancing their global competitiveness and attracting talent.
Talent Demand: There is a growing demand for AI and digital talent, especially in e-commerce and healthcare sectors. Shared facilities and services are driving changes in roles like Finance, HR, IT, and Administration.
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Accounting & Finance
Key Trends
IPO Activity: Continued focus on IPOs in 2019, especially in industrial markets, IT, and high-tech industries.
Talent Demand: Strong demand for financial managers with investment banking, Big Four accounting, or MNC backgrounds.
Traditional Sectors: Conservative hiring in traditional foreign-invested and manufacturing industries, with replacements needed for roles like financial operations director and financial manager.
Wage Growth: Expected average wage growth of 7% for 2019.
Salary Ranges (RMB)
Occupation Title
Qualification
Experience (Yrs)
Annual Salary (Min)
Annual Salary (Max)
CFO
CPA/MBA
20+
2.0M
6.0M
Finance Director
Master/Bachelor
15+
1.0M
2.0M
Finance Controller
Master/Bachelor
15+
800K
1.2M
Treasury Director
Master/Bachelor
15+
1.0M
2.0M
Tax Director
Master/Bachelor
15+
1.0M
1.5M
Senior/Tax Manager
Bachelor
8+
500K
1.0M
Senior/Finance Manager
Bachelor
10+
600K
900K
Senior/FP&A Manager
Master/Bachelor
8+
500K
1.2M
Accounting Controller/SSC Controller
Bachelor
10+
600K
1.2M
Senior Internal Audit Manager
Bachelor
10+
600K
1.2M
Senior Internal Control Manager
Bachelor
10+
600K
1.2M
Senior/Credit Manager
Bachelor
10+
500K
1.0M
Senior/M&A Manager
Bachelor
10+
600K
1.5M
Automotive
Industry Trends
Growth Potential: The automotive industry still has significant growth potential, with private car ownership at 15 cars per 100 people.
Technological Shifts: The industry is evolving into the Automobile 4.0 era, with trends in AI, autonomous driving, digitalization, and electric vehicles.
Talent Shortages: Shortage of AI and new energy vehicle talents, with an expected gap of 300,000 in 2019.
Talent Movement: Increased cross-border talent attraction, talent sharing, and local recruitment of junior talents and international recruitment of senior talents.
Salary Growth
Strong Growth Functions: Expected wage growth of 10%.
Less Strong Growth Functions: Expected wage growth of 5%.
Traditional Vehicle Manufacturing: Expected wage growth of 15%.
Salary Ranges (RMB)
Parts Suppliers - Traditional
Occupation Title
Qualification
Experience (Yrs)
Annual Salary (Min)
Annual Salary (Max)
Asia President / Managing Director
MBA
20+
2.5M
5.0M
General Manager - Country
MBA
20+
2.0M
4.0M
CBU General Manager
MBA
15+
2.0M
3.0M
Operation
Occupation Title
Qualification
Experience (Yrs)
Annual Salary (Min)
Annual Salary (Max)
Plant GM
Bachelor
15+
800K
1.3M
Manufacturing Manager
Bachelor
8+
300K
650K
Quality Manager
Bachelor
10+
300K
650K
ME Manager
Bachelor
10+
350K
650K
Senior Engineer (Manufacturing)
Bachelor
5+
150K
300K
Sales & Marketing
Occupation Title
Qualification
Experience (Yrs)
Annual Salary (Min)
Annual Salary (Max)
Sales Operation Senior Director / VP
MBA/Bachelor
15+
1.0M
2.5M
Regional Business Director
Master/Bachelor
10+
600K
800K
Regional Sales Director
Master/Bachelor
10+
600K
700K
Regional Sales Manager
Bachelor
8+
350K
500K
Area Sales Manager
Bachelor
5+
300K
400K
Fleet Sales Manager
Bachelor
5+
300K
600K
Senior Manager, Sales Planning & Ordering
Bachelor
8+
450K
650K
Aftersales Senior Director / VP
Bachelor
15+
1.0M
1.8M
Regional Aftersales Director
Bachelor
10+
700K
900K
Area Aftersales Manager
Bachelor
6+
300K
450K
Aftersales Technical Support Manager
Bachelor
10+
300K
500K
Parts Business Manager
Bachelor
6+
300K
500K
Customer Services Manager
Bachelor
6+
300K
500K
Warranty Manager
Bachelor
6+
400K
500K
Aftersales Promotion/Marketing Manager
Bachelor
5+
350K
500K
Tartining Center Director
Bachelor
10+
700K
900K
Technical Master Trainer / Training Manager
Bachelor
10+
500K
600K
Commercial Training Manager
Bachelor
6+
400K
600K
CMO / Marketing VP
MBA
15+
1.5M
2.5M
Senior Marketing Manager
Bachelor
10+
500K
700K
Retail Marketing Senior Manager (National)
Bachelor
8+
400K
650K
Retail Marketing Manager (Regional)
Bachelor
6+
300K
450K
Digital Marketing Manager
Bachelor
5+
300K
650K
Event & Exhibition Senior Manager
Bachelor
8+
500K
650K
Sponsorship Senior Manager
Bachelor
8+
400K
650K
Product Marketing Manager
Master/Bachelor
6+
350K
600K
Brand Director (Car Series)
Bachelor
10+
700K
1.5M
Brand & Product Communication Senior Manager
Bachelor
8+
500K
700K
Advertising & Media Senior Manager
Bachelor
8+
500K
700K
Consumer Insight Manager
Bachelor
6+
300K
400K
CRM Senior Manager
Bachelor
8+
500K
650K
Loyalty Marketing Manager
Bachelor
6+
350K
450K
PR Director
Master/Bachelor
13+
700K
1.3M
Network Management
Occupation Title
Qualification
Experience (Yrs)
Annual Salary (Min)
Annual Salary (Max)
Network Director
Master/Bachelor
13+
700K
1.0M
Network Planning Senior Manager
Bachelor
8+
500K
650K
Network Operation Senior Manager
Bachelor
8+
500K
650K
Network Development Senior Manager
Bachelor
8+
500K
650K
R&D
Occupation Title
Qualification
Experience (Yrs)
Annual Salary (Min)
Annual Salary (Max)
R&D Director (Traditional)
PhD/Master
15+
900K
2.0M
R&D Director (Connected Car Services)
PhD/Master
10+
1.0M
3.0M
R&D Manager
PhD/Master
10+
400K
600K
Program Director
PhD/Master
13+
600K
1.0M
E&E Manager
PhD/Master
8+
300K
550K
BIW Manager
PhD/Master
8+
300K
550K
Chief Engineer
PhD/Master
10+
500K
900K
Model Design Director
PhD/Master
10+
900K
2.0M
Trial & Test Manager
PhD/Master
8+
350K
550K
Dimention Engineering Manager
PhD/Master
8+
300K
550K
General Layout Supervisor
PhD/Master
5+
250K
350K
Vehicle Safety Performance Manager
PhD/Master
8+
350K
550K
Platform Director
PhD/Master
10+
600K
900K
System Integration Manager
PhD/Master
8+
300K
550K
Senior Engineer
PhD/Master
5+
150K
300K
Supply Chain - Car Maker
Occupation Title
Qualification
Experience (Yrs)
Annual Salary (Min)
Annual Salary (Max)
Supply Chain Director/VP
Master/Bachelor
15+
900K
2.0M
Supply Chain Manager
Bachelor
10+
450K
700K
Sourcing Director
Bachelor
15+
850K
2.0M
Sourcing Manager
Bachelor
5+
400K
800K
Supplier Quality Manager
Bachelor
5+
400K
700K
Supplier Development Manager
Bachelor
5+
300K
500K
Logistics Director
Bachelor
10+
650K
900K
Logistics Manager
Bachelor
5+
250K
500K
Procurement Director
Bachelor
15+
850K
1.4M
Purchasing Manager
Bachelor
5+
300K
550K
Commodity Manager
Bachelor
5+
300K
450K
Dealership
Occupation Title
Qualification
Experience (Yrs)
Annual Salary (Min)
Annual Salary (Max)
General Manager
MBA/Bachelor
15+
800K
1.5M
Sales Manager
Bachelor
10+
400K
500K
Exhibition Manager
Bachelor
8+
350K
450K
Sales Supervisor
College
6+
200K
350K
Sales Coordinator Supervisor
College
6+
200K
250K
Second-hand Supervisor
College
6+
200K
350K
Marketing Manager
Bachelor
8+
300K
400K
Customer Relationship Management Supervisor
Bachelor
5+
250K
350K
After Sales Manager
Bachelor
10+
250K
450K
Service Manager
Bachelor
8+
200K
400K
Workshop Manager
College
8+
180K
350K
Body & Paint Manager
College
8+
180K
300K
Parts Manager
College
8+
250K
350K
Technical Supervisor
College
6+
150K
250K
Chemical Industry
Key Trends
Industry Consolidation: Continued consolidation with large companies acquiring smaller ones.
Digital Transformation: Increased focus on digital transformation, leading to higher demand for e-commerce and digital marketing roles.
Talent Demand: High demand for roles in "open source" departments, including market analysis, business development, and sales.
R&D Focus: Emphasis on technological innovation, with increased investment in R&D and technical support.
Safety and Compliance: Persistent demand for safety and environmental protection roles.
Lean and Quality: Growing need for Lean and Quality management professionals.
Supply Chain: Increased demand for procurement and logistics in the supply chain.
City Expansion: Chemical giants are expanding to third- and fourth-tier cities, increasing the need for project management, government relations, and factory operations roles.
Salary Growth
Expected Average Wage Growth: 10% for strong growth functions, 5% for less strong growth functions, and 15% for traditional vehicle manufacturing.