Sales Director

GRIT; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

GRIT is seeking a Sales Director for Southeast Asia, based in Hong Kong, to spearhead the regional sales strategy across major retail clients. You will lead cross-functional collaborations to win large-scale opportunities and shape how data-driven marketing delivers measurable ROI.

The role requires 15+ years in enterprise sales across Asia, deep domain expertise in retail/marketing tech, and a hands-on, proactive mindset with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of enterprise sales and business development across Asia.
• Experience in enterprise retail, marketing or tech-driven retail solutions.
• Proven track record in complex, value-based selling with C-suite stakeholders.
• Ability to transform complex data into compelling, narrative marketing insights.

Responsibilities

• Hunt and win high-revenue, large-scale opportunities in Southeast Asia.
• Build alliances with top regional retail brands to drive growth.
• Influence senior executives to demonstrate ROI of data-backed marketing.
• Deliver bespoke, solution-oriented strategies to ensure client success and retention.

Skills

Enterprise sales

C-suite relationships

Data storytelling

Negotiation

Regional travel

English fluency

Job description

Our client is a global leader in retail marketing, known for turning complex shopper data into highly effective, revenue-driving campaigns. As their regional footprint continues to grow, they are looking for a Sales Director - Southeast Asia to join their team in Hong Kong.

The Role

In this role, you will spearhead the sales strategy to capture major retail clients across Southeast Asia. Working alongside an experienced cross-functional team, you will:

• Hunt and Win: Identify and lock in high-revenue, large-scale commercial opportunities
• Build Alliances: Cultivate deep, long-term partnerships with the region’s top retail brands
• Influence C-Suites: Command the room with senior executives, demonstrating exactly how data-backed marketing translates into massive ROI
• Deliver Value: Craft bespoke, solution-oriented strategies that guarantee client success and retention

What You Bring

• Experience: 15+ years of enterprise sales and business development experience across Asia with a demonstrated track record of success
• Domain Expertise: Relevant experience in enterprise retail, marketing or tech-driven retail solutions
• Dealmaker Status: Skilled in the art of complex, value-based selling and navigating C-suite relationships
• Master Storyteller: The ability to transform raw, complex data into compelling narrative that captivate audiences, simplify insights, and make data-driven marketing feel essential
• Mindset: A hands on, creative problem-solver with sharp attention to detail and a proactive drive
• Communication: Exceptional negotiation skills; fluent in English (additional Asian languages are a bonus)
• Regional Flexibility: Ready and willing to travel regionally to meet clients face-to-face
• Global mindset, Hong Kong-based: Visa sponsorship is supported for the selected candidate