Assistant Manager, Lubricant Sales

PetroChina International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company in Singapore is looking for a professional to manage lubricant product development and optimize supply chain operations. The candidate should have over 5 years of relevant sales experience in the lubricant sector, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to build customer relationships. This role involves strategic initiatives and training programs to enhance market development. Competitive salary and opportunities for travel are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in Local & Regional Sales in the Lubricant sector.
• Industrial experience in marine, automotive, and/or industrial engines repairs and maintenance is required.
• Willingness to travel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development and supply chain optimization for SPC Lubricants.
• Manage and cultivate customer relationships through strategic sales initiatives.
• Prepare sales reports to track performance against targets.

Skills

Knowledge of lubricant formulation and additives

Interpersonal and presentation skills

Technical documentation proficiency

Market research skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering

Job description

Drive strategic growth and profitability across key markets by leading product development, supply chain optimization, and channel management for SPC Lubricants. Provide expert technical consultation, oversee formulation projects, and support distributors with regulatory compliance and audits. Cultivate strong customer relationships through targeted sales initiatives, training programs, and hands-on field support. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless operations, impactful product launches, and continuous performance tracking.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategize, manage, monitor business profitability and market development and growth in key markets, formulate and review effective channel distributorship and sales policy, strategize and optimize the supply chain operations, including blending production and warehouse storage.
• Strategize the product development and technical services support, develop & manage technical service action plans aligned with SPC Lubricant sales & business goals.
• Oversee the lube related affiliated and/or subsidiary companies / partnership. In charge of recommending lubricant products by comparing competitive product information or customer lubricant requirements. Coordinate lubricant formulation projects & cross-functional development efforts.
• Assist Distributors in providing technical advice & documents for their applications to SIRIM, SNI etc and handle their audits with blending plant(s).
• Manage and disseminate up-to-date technical documents, including product data sheets and MSDS, to stakeholders.
• Provide hands-on technical consultation and site visits to customers and distributors in Singapore and key regional markets.
• Diagnose lubrication-related equipment failures & recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct lubrication surveys and audits at blending plants, providing application-based recommendations to enhance performance and operational efficiency.
• Plan & deliver technical training programs for internal staff, channel partners, end-users.
• Manage existing accounts for local and export markets, identify and generate sales leads to secure new customers in the designated territory.
• Proactively plan and execute sales activities to boost business opportunities. Maintain long-term relationships with both new and existing customers/distributors. Evaluate, shortlist and select potential distributors for new markets.
• Work closely with Support teams to ensure timely and smooth delivery of client orders, manage commercial contracts and credit.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to support product launches, campaigns, and solution-based selling. Ensure adherence to HSE standards during technical operations and field support activities.
• Prepare sales reports (weekly, monthly) to track performance against targets and KPIs. Coordinate with relevant departments/colleagues to ensure timely data submission across reporting sources. Assist in developing ad hoc reports for special projects, management reviews or performance evaluations.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of lubricant formulation and additives application.
• Industrial experience in marine, automotive and/or industrial engines repairs and maintenance
• Must have at least 5 years relevant experience inLocal & Regional Salesin the Lubricant sector.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with ability to translate technical insights into customer value.
• Proficient in technical documentation, market research, and cross-functional coordination.
• Good team player.
• Willingness to travel.

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