General Manager, Sales - Asia I Water Technology

Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a General Manager, Sales to lead the regional strategy across Southeast, North and South Asia from Singapore. You will drive revenue growth, market expansion and overall performance, collaborating with HQ teams on opportunities and proposals.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in B2B sales with regional leadership, strong P&L experience, and a proven track record in water-related industrial sectors. Willingness to travel extensively across Asia is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive B2B or industrial sales experience, including senior regional leadership roles.
• Proven track record of driving regional commercial growth across Asia, ideally including Southeast Asia.
• Relevant experience in water filtration, plumbing, premium building products or related industrial technology.
• Experience managing channel and distributor networks, combined with specification and project sales expertise.
• Commercially astute, with P&L responsibility, strategic thinking and a proven ability to convert market opportunities into revenue.
• Self-driven, ambitious and accountable leadership style, with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Cultural alignment with an entrepreneurial, customer-focused and growth-oriented organisation, with willingness to travel extensively across Asia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional sales and business development strategy across Asia, driving revenue growth and market expansion.
• Develop and execute annual and long-term sales plans, forecasts, budgets and growth strategies.
• Drive new business through key accounts, distributors, channel partners, specification sales and industry networks.
• Build strong relationships with distributors, dealers, architects, developers, consultants, contractors and corporate customers.
• Identify new markets, customers and commercial opportunities to strengthen the company's regional presence.
• Partner closely with HQ-based teams on opportunities, tenders, proposals and project execution.
• Lead and develop the regional commercial organisation, fostering a high-performance and entrepreneurial culture.
• Take full commercial and P&L responsibility for the regional business, ensuring sustainable growth and strong execution.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Senior regional leadership

Regional growth across Asia

Water filtration industry

Channel & distributor networks

Specification & project sales

P&L responsibility

Stakeholder management

Travel across Asia

Job description

• Our client is a leading provider of premium water dispensing and filtration
• Our client is a leading provider of premium water dispensing and filtration

About Our Client

Our client is an established company specialising in premium drinking water dispensing and filtration solutions, serving commercial and residential customers across multiple markets.

Job Description

Based in Singapore, the General Manager, Sales will lead the regional sales and business development strategy across Southeast Asia, North Asia and South Asia, with responsibility for revenue growth, market expansion and overall commercial performance. The role will work closely with the HQ-based commercial, technical, specification and marketing teams to accelerate growth across the region.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Lead the regional sales and business development strategy across Asia, driving revenue growth and market expansion.
• Develop and execute annual and long-term sales plans, forecasts, budgets and growth strategies.
• Drive new business through key accounts, distributors, channel partners, specification sales and industry networks.
• Build strong relationships with distributors, dealers, architects, developers, consultants, contractors and corporate customers.
• Identify new markets, customers and commercial opportunities to strengthen the company's regional presence.
• Partner closely with HQ-based teams on opportunities, tenders, proposals and project execution.
• Lead and develop the regional commercial organisation, fostering a high-performance and entrepreneurial culture.
• Take full commercial and P&L responsibility for the regional business, ensuring sustainable growth and strong execution.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 15 years of progressive B2B or industrial sales experience, including senior regional leadership roles.
• Proven track record of driving regional commercial growth across Asia, ideally including Southeast Asia.
• Relevant experience in water filtration, plumbing, premium building products or related industrial technology.
• Experience managing channel and distributor networks, combined with specification and project sales expertise.
• Commercially astute, with P&L responsibility, strategic thinking and a proven ability to convert market opportunities into revenue.
• Self-driven, ambitious and accountable leadership style, with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Cultural alignment with an entrepreneurial, customer-focused and growth-oriented organisation, with willingness to travel extensively across Asia.

What's on Offer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful global business and play a key role in driving its growth across Asia.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7119254