Area Sales Director Southeast Asia

Link Compliance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial solutions provider is seeking an experienced Area Sales Director to drive business growth across Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the piping, valve, or fluid control systems industry and at least 8 years of sales leadership experience. Responsibilities include managing teams, establishing communication structures, and aligning sales strategies with company goals. This role requires excellent stakeholder management and a solid understanding of market trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of sales leadership experience in related industries.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Deep understanding of fluid control systems or industrial project sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop assigned teams, regional partners, and authorized repair/service centers.
• Manage sales forecasts, territory planning, and budget control.
• Work closely with the General Manager to define mid- and long-term growth strategies.

Skills

Management Skills

Valves Sales Performance

Mining Compliance

P&L Distributors Structures

People Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or relevant fields

Job description

Job Title: Area Sales Director Southeast Asia
Department: Sales
Reports to: General Manager

Position Summary

We are looking for a seasoned sales leader with a proven track record in the industrial valve, piping, or fluid control systems industry to drive business growth across Southeast Asia. This role will manage regional teams, partners, and service centers to achieve sales goals, develop market strategies, and build long-term customer relationships. Only applicants from related industries will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop assigned teams, regional partners, and authorized repair/service centers.

Establish clear reporting and communication structures to ensure performance and accountability.

Build a high-energy, collaborative sales culture rooted in engagement and execution.

Ensure accurate forecasting, pipeline review, and results tracking.

Organize partner meetings, field visits, and capability development initiatives.

Business Target Achievement

Develop and oversee sales activity plans aligned with company goals.

Manage sales forecasts, territory planning, and budget control.

Monitor P&L performance and cost efficiency within the region.

Work closely with the General Manager to define mid- and long-term growth strategies.

Analyze market trends and competitor activities within the valve/piping industry.

Align with global objectives to improve sales performance and customer penetration.

Guide team members in sales execution, account development, and opportunity conversion.

Drive strategic acquisition of new business while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Oversee quotation follow-ups, contract reviews, and tender processes.

Support both technical and commercial customer interactions.

Ensure compliance with internal sales processes (hunting, mining, farming).

Monitor performance KPIs and implement corrective actions when needed.

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or relevant fields.

Industry Experience

• Minimum 8 years of sales leadership experience in:
• Piping Systems
• Flow Control Products
• Process Equipment (related to oil & gas, power, chemical, etc.)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Deep understanding of fluid control systems or industrial project sales
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Solid business acumen and forecasting skills
• Experience working with distributors, EPCs, OEMs, or industrial end-users is highly preferred

Required Skills

• Management Skills
• Valves Sales Performance
• Mining Compliance
• P&L Distributors Structures
• People Management
• Corrective Actions Accountability
• Stakeholder Management Gas Reviews Forecasting Strategy Education Administration Planning Engineering Business Leadership Sales Communication Management