Direct Sales Representative

APRIL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance-based incentives

Licence training support

Job summary

APRIL International in Singapore is seeking a Regional Sales Consultant to drive new business and development across Asia and the Middle East. You will own the full sales cycle, engage international clients, and contribute to revenue growth.

The role demands a commercially driven, structured professional with a proven sales background in insurance or financial services, proficient in English, with strong networking and outbound outreach.

Qualifications

• Must have proven sales, business development, or insurance experience.
• Experience selling to international clients and expatriates.
• Able to manage a multi-market sales pipeline independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate APRIL International's Direct Sales growth across Asia and the Middle East.
• Convert inbound opportunities into new business revenue.
• Own the full sales cycle from first contact to closing across regional markets.
• Engage, qualify and advise international clients on health insurance solutions.
• Build trusted client relationships and generate referrals.
• Collaborate with regional teams to support complex cases.
• Provide market feedback and contribute to product positioning.

Skills

Fluent English

Sales mindset

Closing deals

Sales pipeline

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Industry knowledge

International mobility experience

Tools

Salesforce

CRM

LinkedIn

Job description

For over 30 years, APRIL International has specialised in providing innovative international health insurance solutions. We design, distribute, and manage insurance plans and assistance services for individuals and businesses worldwide. With teams operating across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, we are committed to ensuring our members have access to the best care, no matter where they are.

As part of the APRIL Group, an insurance specialist with 3,000 staff members in 20 countries, we are dedicated to simplifying insurance and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

To sustain the growth of the company as well as the expansion of our services we are currently looking for a Regional Sales Consultant (Singapore-based).

This is a role for someone who wants more than a routine sales position. You will join a growing regional Direct Sales team with strong commercial momentum across Asia and the Middle East. You will sell meaningful healthcare solutions, work with international clients, and directly contribute to revenue growth in strategic markets. We are looking for a commercially driven and structured sales professional who wants ownership, performance and progression.

Your main responsibilities will be

New Business Sales

You will play a key role in accelerating APRIL International's Direct Sales growth across Asia and the Middle East.

Convert inbound opportunities into new business revenue.

Own the full sales cycle from first contact to closing across Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE and other regional markets.

Engage, qualify and advise international clients on suitable health insurance solutions.

Move opportunities efficiently through the sales funnel with speed, structure and strong follow-up discipline.

Deliver consistent individual sales performance and contribute to Direct Sales revenue growth.

Adapt your sales approach based on client needs, budget, residency status, medical profile and coverage expectations.

Build trusted client relationships and generate referral opportunities.

Business Development

You will not only convert inbound demand but also help create new opportunities.

Represent APRIL International at selected business networking events in Singapore.

Develop new lead sources through partnerships, communities, referral channels and expat networks.

Support targeted outreach via LinkedIn and sales automation tools.

Contribute to market intelligence, competitor monitoring and product positioning.

Strengthen APRIL International's visibility among expatriates, entrepreneurs, SMEs and internationally mobile clients.

Regional Collaboration

You will be part of a regional sales team working across several fast-moving markets.

Coordinate with internal teams to support complex cases and ensure a smooth client experience.

Share market feedback, sales insights and best practices with the wider Direct Sales team.

Communicate clearly and professionally with regional stakeholders.

Profile

We are looking for a commercially driven, structured and resilient sales professional, with a strong ownership mindset and a clear appetite for new business.

Must-have

• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong sales mindset with a genuine desire to close deals and generate revenue.
• Experience in sales, business development, insurance, financial services, healthcare, international mobility, or a related field.
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline independently and follow up consistently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable handling complex products and explaining them clearly to clients.
• Highly organised, reliable and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Proactive attitude toward business development and targeted outreach initiatives.

Strong plus

• French language skills, due to the high volume of French-speaking prospects in several key markets.
• Existing knowledge of international health insurance.
• Existing Singapore insurance licences, such as HI, BCP, PGI and/or ComGI.
• Experience selling to expatriates, international families, entrepreneurs, SMEs or globally mobile clients.
• Experience using Salesforce or another CRM.
• Experience with LinkedIn outreach and sales automation tools.
• Exposure to Singapore, Hong Kong, Middle East or wider APAC markets.

What We Offer

• A high-impact sales role within a well-established international group with 30+ years of expertise in health insurance.
• Direct exposure to multiple markets across Asia and the Middle East.
• A strong inbound lead environment combined with opportunities to build new business channels.
• A dynamic, international and performance-driven team.
• A competitive package including health insurance and performance-based incentives.
• Where required, support to obtain relevant Singapore insurance sales licences, with training and examination fees covered by APRIL.
• Real opportunities for growth and career progression for strong performers.