Sales Manager - Southeast Asia

ITW Polymers and Fluids East Asia Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Polymers and Fluids East Asia Division in Singapore is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead B2B industrial sales and business development across Southeast Asia. You will drive revenue growth and shape market strategies across multiple sectors.

The role requires 12–18 years of progressive experience, strong people leadership, and expertise in key account, distributor and channel management. Willingness to travel across Southeast Asia and engage OEM/specification selling is a plus.

Qualifications

• 12–18 years of progressive experience in industrial B2B sales and business development.
• Proven experience leading Sales and Customer Service teams.
• Strong experience in key account and distributor/channel management across Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEA sales team today while preparing for broader leadership roles in the future.
• Develop and manage new business across Southeast Asia and multiple markets.
• Oversee key account, distributor and channel management strategies.
• Travel frequently across Southeast Asia to drive growth.

Skills

B2B sales

People management

New business development

Key account management

Distributor/channel management

SEA market coverage

Customer-centric approach

English communication

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager with a strong background in B2B industrial sales and business development across Southeast Asia.

The ideal candidate will have:

Approximately 12–18 years of progressive experience in industrial B2B sales and business development.

Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead and develop both Sales and Customer Service teams.

Strong experience in new business development, key account management and distributor/channel management.

Experience managing multiple markets and business sectors across Southeast Asia.

A solid industrial background, ideally in specialty chemicals, adhesives/polymers, MRO, Marine, industrial fluids, electronics materials or related technical industries.

Strong commercial acumen with a hands-on, customer-focused approach.

Excellent English communication and stakeholder management skills.

Willingness to travel frequently across Southeast Asia.

Experience in OEM, specification or design-in selling would be an advantage.

We are looking for an established Sales Manager who can lead the SEA team today while demonstrating strong potential to grow into broader business leadership responsibilities in the future.

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