Distributor Manager - APAC Region

Sunny Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced APAC Distributor Manager based in the UK. This role involves developing the distributor network across the Asia-Pacific region and driving sales growth while collaborating with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in biotechnology or similar, and over 5 years of experience in bioprocessing, biotech, or brewing. Competitive salary up to £60k plus profit share is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to 60K

Twice-yearly profit share

Flexible working

Increasing holiday entitlement

Share allocation after probation

Laptop and mobile phone

Strong development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in bioprocessing, biotech, or brewing.
• Proven APAC distributor/channel management experience.
• Strong understanding of bioprocessing or brewing workflows and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the distributor network across APAC.
• Drive customer adoption and regional sales growth.
• Lead prospecting, pipeline management, and accurate CRM forecasting.
• Deliver presentations, demos, and proposals to customers.
• Collaborate with UK-based teams on commercial strategy and customer satisfaction.
• Travel regularly across Singapore, South Korea, Japan, China, and wider APAC.
• Manage post-sales relationships and contribute to marketing activity.

Skills

Distributor network development

Customer adoption

Sales growth

Communication skills

Independent work

CRM proficiency

Education

Degree in biotechnology, cell biology, or similar

Job description

APAC Distributor Manager wanted to join this growing, employee-owned international business.

Location: The successful candidate will be based within easy access to a major international airport, either in the UK, China, Japan, Korea or South East Asia

Hours: Full time

Type: Permanent

Salary range: up to 60k plus twice yearly profit share

A newly created role offering the opportunity to shape commercial success across the Asia-Pacific region within a global market leader in advanced sensor technologies for bioprocessing and brewing.

What will you be doing;

• Develop and support the distributor network across APAC
• Drive customer adoption and regional sales growth
• Lead prospecting, pipeline management, and accurate CRM forecasting
• Deliver presentations, demos, and proposals to customers
• Collaborate with UK-based teams on commercial strategy and customer satisfaction
• Travel regularly across Singapore, South Korea, Japan, China, and wider APAC
• Manage post-sales relationships and contribute to marketing activity

A little about you;

• Degree in biotechnology, cell biology, or similar (advanced degree preferred)
• 5+ years in bioprocessing, biotech, or brewing
• Proven APAC distributor/channel management experience
• Strong understanding of bioprocessing or brewing workflows and customers
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Comfortable working independently and travelling internationally (%)
• English fluency; Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean desirable
• CRM proficiency and valid driving licence

What s in it for you;

• Competitive salary up to 60K and twice-yearly profit share
• Flexible working and increasing holiday entitlement, plus Christmas closure
• Share allocation after probation
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Strong development opportunities and the chance to shape a new role

What to do next;

If you possess the required skills and experience and are looking for a rewarding role with a forward-thinking company, we encourage you to apply by clicking the link below.

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