SEA Sales Manager

AQUILA TALENT SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

AQUILA TALENT SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. on behalf of a confidential client is seeking a Marine Sales Manager based in Tuas, Singapore. The role focuses on building a strong new-business pipeline across Southeast Asia and shaping regional strategy.

You will manage a high-visibility territory, drive revenue, build long-term customer relationships, and collaborate with the technical services team to deliver value-added solutions. Hybrid work with 2 days remote per week.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Maritime discipline (preferred).
• 1–2 years of sales experience, ideally within the marine sector or a related industry.
• A track record of over-achieving sales targets as a high-performing sales professional.
• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally overseas.

Responsibilities

• Identify new customer opportunities and win new business, achieving revenue targets.
• Contribute to regional strategy, market plans, and business planning cycle.
• Deliver value-added customer service and innovative solutions to a diverse customer base.
• Define and implement account plans to grow sales with current and potential customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Marine industry knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Market awareness

Travel willingness

Education

Business/Marketing/Maritime degree

Job description

CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH – ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

MARINE SALES MANAGER

Southeast Asia | Based in Singapore

Our client is a well-established international player in the marine services industry, with a growing footprint across Southeast Asia. Aspart of an ambitious regional growth plan, they are looking for a commercially driven Marine Sales Manager to build a strong new-business pipeline and helpshape the future of the business across the region.

This is a high-visibility role for a results-oriented sales professional who enjoysthe autonomy of managing a territory, building long-term customer relationships, and being a genuine driver of regional strategy — not just executing someone else's plan.

Department: Sales

Region: South East Asia

Reports to: GM – SEA

Work base: Tuas, Singapore, hybrid 2 days wfh per week

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the General Manager – Southeast Asia (based in Singapore), you will take ownership of expanding the client's presence across the region and play a central role in planning future business growth. Developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of new customers will be key to your success — and to the client's.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Identify new customer opportunities and win new business from existing and prospective accounts, achieving targets for revenue, profitability, and sales growth
• Contribute directly to regional strategy, market plans, and the business planning cycle
• Deliver value-added customer service and innovative solutions to a diverse customer base
• Define and implement account plans to grow sales with both current and potential customers and distributors
• Provide accurate, timely forecasts, commentary, and activity plans across your portfolio
• Manage accounts and credit procedures in line with contract terms and company guidelines
• Work closely with the technical services team to provide technical support and advice to customers
• Use market intelligence and customer relationships to keep management informed on demand, competitor activity, and pricing
• Monitor budgets to ensure financial targets and controls are met
• Track customer feedback to maximise satisfaction and profitability
• Uphold company policies and procedures, including HSSEQ and ethics standards

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a Maritime-related discipline (preferred)
• 1–2 years of sales experience, ideally within the marine sector or a related industry
• A track record of over-achieving sales targets as a high-performing sales professional
• Strong business acumen, with excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• A results-oriented, solutions-focused mindset and up-to-date knowledge of market trends
• Familiarity with the marine business and supply chain is an advantage
• Willingness to travel locally (Class 3 Singapore driving licence preferred) and occasionally overseas
• Comfortable being based in Tuas, Singapore

WHY THIS ROLE

• Join an established, internationally-backed business at a genuine growth inflection point in Southeast Asia
• A strategic, high-autonomy mandate — shape the region's customer pipeline and go-to-market approach, not just follow one
• Close working relationship with senior regional leadership and a dedicated technical services team