Regional Sales Director

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Malaysia seeks a Regional Sales Director for Water Treatment in Oil & Gas across APAC to lead growth and own the commercial strategy across refining and petrochemicals.

You will build a strong sales pipeline, win contracts, and develop technical-commercial proposals, engaging with customers in the field, traveling across APAC to expand key accounts and drive revenue.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Solid experience in Industrial Water Treatment across Oil and Gas or Petrochemicals preferred.
• Proven track record in new business development and revenue growth in a B2B industrial chemicals environment.
• Strong technical and commercial acumen with the confidence to negotiate and close.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the commercial strategy for the Water Treatment business, targeting Refining, Petrochemicals, and Pulp & Paper customers across APAC.
• Build and maintain a structured, executable sales pipeline with strong CRM governance and commercial discipline.
• Develop tailored technical-commercial proposals and convert opportunities into profitable, recurring contracts.
• Engage directly with customers in the field to identify applications, generate demand, and expand existing accounts.
• Win new customers and grow revenue consistently across the APAC region.
• Collaborate with technical, commercial, laboratory, and operations teams to optimise the regional portfolio and deliver effective customer solutions.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Water treatment

Oil & Gas industry

Business development

Contract negotiation

CRM governance

Education

Chemical Engineering

Process Engineering

Job description

Regional Sales Director / Water Treatment -Oil and Gas | APAC

If you're a commercially driven water treatment specialist with a track record of building markets and winning business across the Oil and Gas Industry in the Asia Pacific region - this permanent leadership opportunity is worth your full attention.

Why Apply?

Our client is a globally established specialty chemicals business with a strong and growing presence across APAC's industrial markets. This is a newly created, senior-level role - reporting directly to regional leadership - with full commercial ownership of the Water Treatment growth strategy across Refining, Petrochemicals. You'll have the mandate, the portfolio, and the platform to make a genuine and lasting impact.

The Role

Build the pipeline. Win the contracts. Drive the growth. Here's what you'll be doing:

• Lead and execute the commercial strategy for the Water Treatment business, targeting Refining, Petrochemicals, and Pulp & Paper customers across APAC
• Build and maintain a structured, executable sales pipeline with strong CRM governance and commercial discipline
• Develop tailored technical-commercial proposals and convert opportunities into profitable, recurring contracts
• Engage directly with customers in the field to identify applications, generate demand, and expand existing accounts
• Win new customers and grow revenue consistently across the APAC region
• Collaborate with technical, commercial, laboratory, and operations teams to optimise the regional portfolio and deliver effective customer solutions

What We're Looking For

A results-oriented, hands-on commercial leader:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline
• Solid experience in Industrial Water Treatment across Oil and Gas or Petrochemicals preferred
• Proven track record in new business development and revenue growth in a B2B industrial chemicals environment
• Strong technical and commercial acumen with the confidence to negotiate and close
• Fluent English; additional regional language skills are an advantage
• Based in Malaysia, with willingness to travel extensively across APAC

Ready to lead Water Treatment growth across one of the world's most dynamic regions?

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)