Commercial Director, APAC

Keyloop; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Keyloop is seeking a Commercial Director APAC to lead and grow its presence in Asia. This senior leadership role involves structuring the sales organization, driving new business, and implementing strategies to enhance product sales across the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the automotive sector and a proven track record in sales management.

Benefits

Performance-based pay

Opportunities for career growth

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Dynamic leader capable of managing and mentoring a sales team.
• Knowledge and network within the Automotive industry across APAC.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of Account Executives across Keyloop’s offerings.
• Develop and implement growth strategies focusing on key OEM relationships.
• Maximize performance in revenue, growth, and profitability targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Sales Management

Job description

Keyloop bridges the gap between dealers, manufacturers, technology suppliers, and car buyers. We empower car dealers and manufacturers to fully embrace digital transformation. How? By creating innovative technology that makes selling cars better for our customers, and buying and owning cars better for theirs.

We use cutting-edge technology to link our clients’ systems, departments, and sites. We provide an open technology platform that’s shaping the industry for the future. We use data to help clients become more efficient, increase profitability, and give more customers an amazing experience.

Want to be part of it?

The Commercial Director APAC is a critical senior leadership role responsible for leading and growing Keyloop's footprint across Asia. This person will be the senior figurehead for APAC, responsible for structuring and scaling the sales organization and driving new business across the region. They will balance bringing structure, consistent growth, and strong leadership to the sales organization, with deep experience within the automotive and motor vehicle manufacturing sectors in Asia.

This individual should also have a strong understanding of potential opportunities within various geographical regions to build and implement multiple strategies across Keyloop's target segments.

The role reports directly to the RVP UKI & APAC and will oversee an established sales team in APAC, consisting of 3 employees across sales, supported by a virtual pre-sales team across multiple countries including Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. The position is based in Singapore with travel as needed.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and coach a team of Account Executives across Keyloop’s solution offerings.
• Develop the sales team’s capabilities and performance, implementing effective headcount and succession plans.
• Develop a strong understanding of the market, customers, and competitive landscape to provide strategic direction.
• Formulate and execute growth strategies focusing on key OEM relationships in the region to expand product and solution sales opportunities.
• Implement strategies to identify and close sales opportunities across APAC in line with the Keyloop Way of Selling.
• Provide strong leadership to maximize performance in revenue, growth, and profitability targets.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures for sound commercial management.
• Create a performance-oriented culture characterized by energy and achievement.
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor, ensuring all sales propositions are supported by strong business cases aligned with clients’ goals.
• Be a key member of the regional leadership team, a high-profile and mission-critical role.
• Build and maintain strong relationships within internal teams.
• Lead by example through direct involvement in high-profile sales pitches, Tier 1 accounts, and market development at the highest levels.

Required Experience

• Dynamic, visionary leader capable of hiring, managing, coaching, and mentoring a sales team to deliver results.
• Knowledge, experience, and a network within the Automotive industry across APAC.
• Ability to engage at the CXO level and establish credibility through compelling presentations of Keyloop’s value proposition.
• Regional expertise and understanding of the APAC automotive landscape.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence and resilience to interact with international leadership.
• Background in the automotive industry, whether from SaaS, OEM, or software companies.
• Proven success in generating revenue through subscription-based SaaS solutions is a strong advantage.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Why join us?

We’re on a journey to become market leaders in our space, offering opportunities to collaborate with industry experts worldwide, work with innovative products, and receive training and support to grow your career. Join Keyloop and progress your career your way.

An inclusive environment to thrive

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that respects diversity. We promote an inclusive culture and celebrate different employees and lifestyles every day.

Be rewarded for your efforts

We believe in performance-based pay, with benefits reflecting this. We encourage career growth through development opportunities and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Keyloop values experience and potential over academic qualifications and is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.