Sales Director APAC and Greater China

Rolls-Royce; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Sales Director for its Customer Team in Singapore. In this role, you will be responsible for maximizing profit through original equipment sales and maintenance support agreements. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong business acumen, leadership qualities, and relevant experience in sales or related fields. Fluency in Mandarin is a plus. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary, with closing date for applications on 30 January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional benefits

Excellent opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Demonstrated broad business acumen.
• Education to degree level or equivalent; MBA is an advantage.
• Ability to understand customer needs.
• Capability to influence across all levels.
• Knowledge of the aerospace industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver business and maximize profit for new aircraft.
• Understand customer needs and develop sales strategies.
• Negotiate complex and high-value proposals.

Skills

Business acumen

Interpersonal savvy

Customer focus

Leadership qualities

Sales target achievement

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Degree or equivalent

MBA (advantage)

Job description

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for a Sales Director to join the Customer Team in the Civil Aerospace business. Join a team that helps Rolls‑Royce prosper.

The main objectives of a Sales Director in this team are to deliver business and maximise profit for both new aircraft and in‑service fleets through original equipment sales and long‑term maintenance support agreements.

You will be responsible for understanding customer needs, developing sales strategies, positioning Rolls‑Royce products and services, developing campaign tactics, pitching commercial solutions and negotiating complex and high‑value proposals.

The role will be located in Singapore with future opportunities to be considered for roles in our main global offices: Beijing (China), Singapore, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Reston (USA) or Derby (UK).

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated broad business acumen, high levels of interpersonal savvy, good customer focus and a strong drive for results.
• Education to degree level or equivalent; MBA is an advantage but not required.
• Ability to understand the customer's view to anticipate their needs.
• Capability to influence across all levels, both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of the aerospace/aviation industry and understanding of Rolls‑Royce products and services is an added advantage.
• Culturally aware, ideally with international experience. Diverse cultural background is welcome.
• Willingness to travel as the role demands.
• Fluency in Mandarin is an advantage.

What You Will Need

• Proven record of achieving sales targets or relevant experience that would be valuable in a sales role. Direct experience in sales is not required; remuneration will be matched to experience.
• Leadership qualities and management skills.
• Provide a suitable CV (maximum 2 pages) and a covering letter stating why you would make a good Sales Director.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities to develop, along with a competitive salary and exceptional benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Rolls‑Royce is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment.

Legal Notice

Rolls‑Royce follows a merit‑based employee recruitment process and does not charge/accept any payment/security deposit from candidates during the recruitment process. Candidates seeking employment with Rolls‑Royce should be cautious of potentially fraudulent communications and offers from individuals and agencies purporting to be from, or acting on behalf of, Rolls‑Royce.

Please refer to the Career section on the Rolls‑Royce website to verify employment offers or vacancies. Rolls‑Royce shall not be liable for any loss, damage or consequences that may arise from any communication or offer of employment not directly made by Rolls‑Royce.

Rolls‑Royce reserves the right to take legal action against any individuals or agencies acting on behalf of Rolls‑Royce without authorisation.

Other Information

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category: Sales
Posting Date: 20 Jan 2026; 00:01