Regional Sales Manager - 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

Regional Sales Manager - Transformer Automation & Digital Solutions | Kuala Lumpur

If you're a technically grounded sales professional with a passion for energy technology and a drive to deliver real value across Southeast Asia - this permanent opportunity in Kuala Lumpur is worth your full attention.

Why Apply?

Our client is a globally recognised specialist in energy technology, at the forefront of transformer automation and digitalisation. This permanent role gives you strategic ownership of the automation solutions portfolio across Southeast Asia - advising customers, shaping strategy, and driving measurable commercial outcomes alongside regional and global teams.

The Role

Own the strategy. Engage the customers. Deliver the value. Here's what you'll be doing:

• Develop and execute the automation solutions strategy to maximise market potential across Southeast Asia, working closely with regional sales teams
• Advise power utilities, grid operators, IPPs, transformer manufacturers, and large industrial power users on the full automation and monitoring product portfolio
• Identify and articulate compelling value propositions, addressing customer-specific pain points and delivering measurable economic benefits
• Provide technical and commercial support to sales colleagues, contributing to locally relevant 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 our client at key industry events and technical forums

What We're Looking For

A driven, technically confident sales professional:

• Degree in any Engineering discipline, Electrical Engineering would be advantageous
• Minimum 5 years in energy technology or high voltage, ideally in transformer automation, digital solutions, or sensor systems
• Direct customer engagement experience with a commercially focused mindset and knowledge of the power or manufacturing industry
• Hands-on approach, strong communication and negotiation skills, culturally adaptable and team-oriented
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally (30-50%); basic SAP R/3 knowledge is an advantage

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