Sales Manager SEA - Performance Textiles

Michael Page International; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of customer relationships

Regional exposure

Collaborative culture

Professional development

Job summary

Michael Page International is partnering with an innovative materials solutions provider in the performance apparel space. The Sales Manager will manage a portfolio of strategic accounts across Asia, driving revenue growth and expanding adoption of high‑performance material solutions with leading brands, sourcing offices, and manufacturers.

You will lead commercial discussions through development cycles, build strong relationships with product teams and partners, identify new opportunities,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of commercial experience within apparel materials, technical textiles, fabrics, or related industries.
• Proven track record of growing accounts, developing new business, and achieving revenue targets.
• Experience working with apparel brands, sourcing offices, agents, or garment manufacturing partners within Asia.
• Strong understanding of apparel product development, material approval processes, and supply chain dynamics.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple countries and functions.
• Commercially driven with excellent account management, negotiation, and business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic apparel brand, sourcing, and manufacturing accounts across Asia.
• Drive revenue growth by expanding adoption of innovative performance material solutions across multiple product categories.
• Develop strong relationships with brand product teams, sourcing organisations, and garment manufacturing partners.
• Lead commercial discussions throughout the material development cycle, from concept and sampling to bulk production.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand market penetration within assigned territories.
• Monitor industry trends, sourcing developments, and competitive activity to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with operations, customer service, and product development teams to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Negotiation

Relationship management

Strategic selling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Textiles/Engineering/Materials Science

Job description

• Global group
• Greenfield expansion project

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative materials solutions provider operating within the performance apparel sector. The business partners closely with international apparel brands, sourcing organisations, and garment manufacturers to deliver high-performance material technologies used across a range of outdoor, sportswear, and technical apparel applications.
With a strong presence across Asia and a growing global customer base, the organisation is investing in commercial expansion and product innovation to support long-term growth. The business offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where commercial talent can make a meaningful impact on regional success.

Job Description

• Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic apparel brand, sourcing, and manufacturing accounts across Asia.
• Drive revenue growth by expanding adoption of innovative performance material solutions across multiple product categories.
• Develop strong relationships with brand product teams, sourcing organisations, and garment manufacturing partners.
• Lead commercial discussions throughout the material development cycle, from concept and sampling to bulk production.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand market penetration within assigned territories.
• Monitor industry trends, sourcing developments, and competitive activity to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with operations, customer service, and product development teams to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Sales Manager should have:

• 6+ years of commercial experience within apparel materials, technical textiles, fabrics, or related industries.
• Proven track record of growing accounts, developing new business, and achieving revenue targets.
• Experience working with apparel brands, sourcing offices, agents, or garment manufacturing partners within Asia.
• Strong understanding of apparel product development, material approval processes, and supply chain dynamics.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple countries and functions.
• Commercially driven with excellent account management, negotiation, and business development capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Textiles, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Comfortable travelling across Asia to engage customers and support business growth.

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its development. The successful candidate will enjoy significant ownership of customer relationships, exposure to leading regional and international apparel brands, and opportunities to influence commercial strategy. The company offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, ongoing professional development, regional exposure, and the chance to work alongside experienced industry leaders within an expanding business environment.