We are "8 Mile Solution" and are seeking an accomplished and strategic APAC Sales Director to lead our sales growth and expand our market presence across the Asia-Pacific region.
This critical leadership role will be responsible for developing and executing aggressive sales strategies, building high-performing sales teams, and driving significant revenue growth in a diverse and dynamic market.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of exceeding sales targets, deep regional market knowledge, and exceptional leadership abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy for the APAC region, aligned with global business objectives and revenue targets.
- Lead, recruit, mentor, and motivate a high-performing sales team across various APAC countries, fostering a culture of accountability and success.
- Drive consistent achievement of regional sales quotas and revenue goals through effective pipeline management, forecasting, and sales execution.
- Identify new market opportunities, develop Go-to-Market strategies, and establish strong partnerships to accelerate growth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders across the region.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to adapt sales strategies and inform product development.
- Implement and optimize sales processes, leveraging CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and sales methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Manage the regional sales budget, optimizing spend for maximum ROI.
- Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and customer success teams to ensure a cohesive customer journey and drive cross-functional alignment.
- Provide regular reports and insights on regional sales performance to the executive team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
- 10-15 years of progressive experience in sales and business development, with at least 5 years in a senior sales leadership role (e.g., Regional Sales Director, VP of Sales) specifically within the Asia-Pacific market.
- Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets and driving significant revenue growth in the APAC region.
- Deep understanding of the diverse market dynamics, cultural nuances, and business practices across key APAC countries.
- Strong experience in B2B SaaS, enterprise software, or technology services.
- Exceptional leadership, team-building, and people management skills, with experience leading remote and diverse teams.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build rapport at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical abilities to interpret sales data and market insights.
- Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales analytics tools.
- Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in other major Asian languages (e.g., Mandarin, Bahasa, Japanese, Korean) is a significant advantage.
What We Offer
- A pivotal leadership role with direct impact on our global growth strategy.
- The opportunity to lead and expand our presence in the high-growth APAC market.
- A collaborative, forward-thinking, and supportive executive team environment.
- Competitive salary, significant performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development at a rapidly scaling company.
Location: Singapore City, Singapore (or Sydney, Australia or remote-friendly within APAC).