Sales Manager, APAC

Progression Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Progression Search represents a fast-growing technology company expanding across APAC. We seek a commercially driven sales leader to build and scale the regional sales organisation, accelerate revenue, and establish scalable go-to-market practices.

You will lead a regional Sales team, coach and manage key opportunities, own end-to-end sales cycles, and drive pipeline, forecasting, and market expansion across Southeast Asia. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of B2B technology sales experience in a high-growth environment.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop sales professionals while maintaining a strong individual sales track record.
• Regional sales experience across APAC and Southeast Asia.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and building scalable processes.
• Willingness to travel occasionally across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the regional sales team to hit commercial targets.
• Own end-to-end sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Drive pipeline generation, forecasting, and sales execution.
• Develop and improve sales processes, methodologies, and best practices.
• Identify new customer segments and revenue opportunities across APAC.
• Collaborate with regional leadership and cross-functional teams on go-to-market initiatives.
• Provide market and customer insights to inform strategy.
• Contribute to building a high-performance sales culture with accountability.

Skills

Sales leadership

B2B sales

APAC experience

Full-cycle sales

Forecasting

Market development

Travel readiness

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing technology company experiencing strong international growth and entering an exciting phase of regional expansion.

As the business continues to scale across APAC, they are looking for a commercially driven sales leader to help build and develop the regional sales organisation, accelerate revenue growth, and establish scalable go-to-market practices.

This is an opportunity to join during an important stage of growth, with significant exposure to sales strategy, team development, market expansion, and hands‑on revenue generation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, coach, and develop the regional Sales team, driving performance against commercial targets.
• Operate as a hands‑on player‑coach, managing key customer opportunities while supporting the wider team.
• Own the end‑to‑end sales cycle, from prospecting and pipeline development through negotiation and closing.
• Drive pipeline generation, forecasting, sales execution, and overall team performance.
• Develop and continuously improve sales processes, methodologies, and best practices.
• Identify and pursue new customer segments, markets, and revenue opportunities across APAC.
• Work closely with regional leadership and cross‑functional teams to execute go‑to‑market initiatives.
• Provide market and customer insights to inform commercial and business strategy.
• Help build a high‑performance sales culture focused on ownership, accountability, and continuous development.
• Contribute to the broader development of the regional sales organisation as the business scales.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 7 years of B2B technology sales experience, ideally within a high‑growth environment.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, or developing sales professionals while maintaining a strong individual sales track record.
• Consistent track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong full‑cycle sales and business development experience with B2B customers.
• Regional sales experience across Southeast Asia or APAC.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment and developing sales processes as the business grows.
• Strong commercial acumen, leadership capability, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally across the region.