Head of sales Asia

VAMP TECH; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 380,000 - 508,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Head of Sales to drive commercial growth across Asia, focusing on the thermoplastic polymer sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales leadership, excellent negotiation skills, and fluency in English and Chinese. Frequent travel across assigned Asian markets is required. This role offers a competitive package with performance incentives.

Benefits

Competitive package + performance incentives

International and collaborative work culture

A strategic role with real impact

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of thermoplastic compounds' properties and processing, especially related to polyamides, polyolefins, and polyesters.
• Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role within the thermoplastic polymers industry.
• Strong knowledge of the Asian market, including local dynamics and customer behaviors.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong business acumen and negotiation capabilities.
• Willingness to travel within the region as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the regional sales teams across the target countries.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue growth in the thermoplastic compound sector.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive market penetration.
• Build strong relationships with key clients, partners, and distributors.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and supply chain teams to align on business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Market Penetration

Negotiation

Business Acumen

Fluent in English

Fluent in Chinese

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Head of Sales to lead and expand our commercial presence across Asia, specifically in Asean countries, China and India.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the regional sales teams across the target countries
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue growth in the thermoplastic compound sector
• Identify new business opportunities and drive market penetration
• Build strong relationships with key clients, partners, and distributors
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and supply chain teams to align on business goals

Qualification/experience

• Good knowledge of thermoplastic compounds properties and processing, especially related to polyamides, polyolefins, polyesters
• Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role within the thermoplastic polymers industry
• Strong knowledge of the Asian market, including local dynamics and customer behaviors
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong business acumen and negotiation capabilities
• Fluent in English and Chinese
• Willingness to travel within the region as needed

Location

Our factory is based in Penang, Malaysia.

This role requires frequent travel across the assigned Asian markets.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A strategic role with real impact
• International and collaborative work culture
• Competitive package + performance incentives

Interested candidates who needs further information are invited to contact our HR Malaysian Department at 04-2023121 (Ext: 110). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.