Regional Sales Manager (APAC)

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

Job summary

A leading deep-tech company in Singapore is seeking a Regional Sales Manager (APAC) to spearhead its sales and business development efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in B2B technical sales, particularly in the water treatment sector, and a proven track record of achieving ambitious revenue targets. You will lead market expansion initiatives, engage with key clients, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure customer satisfaction. This role offers a dynamic environment, with ample opportunity for growth and travel across Asia-Pacific regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in B2B technical sales or business development.
• Strong network in data centers, manufacturing, food & beverage sectors.
• Highly self-motivated, thrives in startup/scale-up environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional sales strategy to achieve revenue goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers across sectors.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity in the water treatment space.

Skills

Sales Strategy Execution

Relationship Building

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Market Knowledge

Job description

About Hydroleap

Hydroleap is a Singapore-headquartered deep-tech company transforming the landscape of water and wastewater treatment through advanced electrochemical technologies. Our innovative and chemical-free solutions deliver sustainable, automated, and cost-effective alternatives to conventional treatment processes, helping industries reduce water consumption, energy usage, chemical consumption, and environmental footprint.

With a growing presence across Asia-Pacific and successful deployments in sectors like data centers, agri-food, desalination, and built environment, Hydroleap is poised for rapid regional growth. We are proudly backed by prominent investors such as Mitsubishi Electric, Seeds Capital, State Government of Victoria, UntroD Capital, Wavemaker Partners, 500, SGInnovate, Sparklabs, and more.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Regional Sales Manager (APAC) who will lead our sales and business development efforts across the Asia-Pacific region. You will be responsible for end-to-end sales strategy and execution, achieving annual revenue targets, and building strong relationships with key clients and partners. This role demands a high-energy, hands-on professional with deep industry insight, the ability to travel across the region, and a proven track record of closing complex technical sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a regional sales and business development strategy aligned with Hydroleap’s growth targets.
• Revenue Ownership: Drive new business and upsell opportunities to meet or exceed annual revenue goals.
• Market Expansion: Identify and develop new market segments, sales channels, and strategic partnerships across APAC.
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers across sectors such as data centers, industrial manufacturing, food & beverage, and municipal utilities.
• Sales Operations: Own the full sales cycle — from lead generation and pitch to negotiation, closing, and post-sale support.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure solutions are aligned with customer needs.
• Market Intelligence: Continuously monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities in the water and wastewater treatment space.
• CRM & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM and provide timely forecasts and performance reports.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in B2B technical sales, business development, or key account management — preferably in water treatment, cleantech, or industrial utilities.
• Strong network and knowledge within sectors like data centers, manufacturing, food & beverage, or environmental engineering.
• Proven ability to design and execute strategic sales plans and deliver against ambitious revenue goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills — able to influence senior stakeholders and close high-value deals.
• Highly self-motivated and hands-on — thrives in a startup/scale-up environment with minimal supervision.
• Willing and able to travel frequently across the APAC region.