Regional Sales Lead - Transformer Automation

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for Transformer Automation & Digital Solutions in Kuala Lumpur. You will own the automation solutions strategy, advise customers, and drive measurable commercial outcomes with regional and global teams.

The role requires a technically grounded sales professional with strong communication and negotiation skills, and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Degree in any Engineering discipline; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in energy tech or high voltage, transformer automation, or digital solutions.
• Experience engaging customers with a commercially focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the automation solutions strategy across Southeast Asia with regional sales teams.
• Advise utilities, grid operators, IPPs, transformer manufacturers, and large industrial power users on automation and monitoring products.
• Identify and articulate compelling value propositions addressing customer pain points and delivering measurable economic benefits.
• Provide technical and commercial support to sales colleagues and contribute to marketing materials and documentation.
• Review project requirements and develop bespoke technical solutions where standard offerings do not apply.
• Build proactive customer relationships to achieve targets and represent the company at key industry events and forums.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer engagement

Strategic thinking

Travel planning

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP R/3

Job description

Ambition is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for Transformer Automation & Digital Solutions in Kuala Lumpur. You will own the automation solutions strategy, advise customers, and drive measurable commercial outcomes with regional and global teams.

The role requires a technically grounded sales professional with strong communication and negotiation skills, and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.