Senior Sales Manager

TIDELINE RESOURCES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine equipment firm is seeking a Sales Director / Senior Sales Manager for their Lashing Systems division in Singapore. This senior-level role focuses on building a new market presence across the APAC region, targeting ship owners and leveraging existing industry connections. The ideal candidate is experienced in marine equipment sales, has an entrepreneurial spirit, and is comfortable working independently. The role offers a strategic opportunity to shape the new division with long-term growth potential.

Benefits

Opportunity for long-term growth

Flexible budget for the right candidate

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in marine equipment or deck equipment.
• Established network within ship owners in APAC.
• Proven track record in business development roles.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand the lashing systems business across APAC.
• Develop market entry strategy and client targeting.
• Manage full sales cycle independently.
• Establish senior-level relationships with ship owners.
• Collaborate with internal teams in Europe.

Skills

Sales expertise

Networking with ship owners

Entrepreneurial mindset

Business development

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

Job Title

Sales Director / Senior Sales Manager – Lashing Systems (APAC)

Location

Singapore, office located at Benoi

Reporting Line

Reports to senior management (Europe-based)
Works closely with internal sales support

Overview

We are expanding our Lashing Systems division in Asia to support ship owners across the APAC region. This is a new and strategic business line in Asia, with no existing client base today, offering a rare opportunity to builda business from the ground up.

The role is suited for a senior, entrepreneurial sales professional with strong industry connections, a true hunter mindset, and the ambition to a long-term presence for a growing division.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and expand the lashing systems business for ship owners across the APAC region
• Develop the APAC market, including market entry strategy, client targeting and pipeline creation
• Act as a sole contributor, owning the full sales cycle end-to-end
• Establish and maintain senior-level relationships with ship owners and key decision-makers on the technical side
• Work closely with shipyards for technical and project coordination, while maintaining the ship owner as the primary client
• Promote and sell new lashing equipment solutions tailored to ship owner needs
• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings across the region
• Collaborate with internal sales and technical teams based in Europe (Netherlands)
• Provide market feedback and contribute to the long-term growth strategy of the division in Asia

Key Markets & Scope

• APAC region (focus on Taiwan, China and selected Asian maritime hubs)
• Client focus: Ship owners and ship management companies (senior-level client base)

Profile & Experience

• Senior commercial profile with extensive experience in marine equipment, deck equipment or similar
• Strong existing network within ship owners in APAC is essential
• Proven track record as a hunter in business development roles
• Comfortable working independently with minimal structure
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in building and scaling a new division
• Experience working across cultures and regions, particularly Asia and Europe
• Willing and able to travel frequently across the APAC region

Seniority & Title

• Title can be Sales Director or aligned with the candidate’s current seniority and background
• Senior-level role with autonomy and influence

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to build a new division in Asia with long-term growth potential
• High visibility and strategic importance within the organization
• Open and flexible budget for the right candidate