SEA Sales Manager

CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH – ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

MARINE SALES MANAGER

Southeast Asia | Based in Singapore

Our client is a well-established international player in the marine services industry, with a growing footprint across Southeast Asia. Aspart of an ambitious regional growth plan, they are looking for a commercially driven Marine Sales Manager to build a strong new-business pipeline and helpshape the future of the business across the region.

This is a high-visibility role for a results-oriented sales professional who enjoysthe autonomy of managing a territory, building long-term customer relationships, and being a genuine driver of regional strategy — not just executing someone else's plan.

Department: Sales

Region: South East Asia

Reports to: GM – SEA

Work base: Tuas, Singapore, hybrid 2 days wfh per week

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the General Manager – Southeast Asia (based in Singapore), you will take ownership of expanding the client's presence across the region and play a central role in planning future business growth. Developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of new customers will be key to your success — and to the client's.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Identify new customer opportunities and win new business from existing and prospective accounts, achieving targets for revenue, profitability, and sales growth

• Contribute directly to regional strategy, market plans, and the business planning cycle

• Deliver value-added customer service and innovative solutions to a diverse customer base

• Define and implement account plans to grow sales with both current and potential customers and distributors

• Provide accurate, timely forecasts, commentary, and activity plans across your portfolio

• Manage accounts and credit procedures in line with contract terms and company guidelines

• Work closely with the technical services team to provide technical support and advice to customers

• Use market intelligence and customer relationships to keep management informed on demand, competitor activity, and pricing

• Monitor budgets to ensure financial targets and controls are met

• Track customer feedback to maximise satisfaction and profitability

• Uphold company policies and procedures, including HSSEQ and ethics standards

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a Maritime-related discipline (preferred)

• 1–2 years of sales experience, ideally within the marine sector or a related industry

• A track record of over-achieving sales targets as a high-performing sales professional

• Strong business acumen, with excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

• A results-oriented, solutions-focused mindset and up-to-date knowledge of market trends

• Familiarity with the marine business and supply chain is an advantage

• Willingness to travel locally (Class 3 Singapore driving licence preferred) and occasionally overseas

• Comfortable being based in Tuas, Singapore

WHY THIS ROLE

• Join an established, internationally-backed business at a genuine growth inflection point in Southeast Asia

• A strategic, high-autonomy mandate — shape the region's customer pipeline and go-to-market approach, not just follow one

• Close working relationship with senior regional leadership and a dedicated technical services team

EA: 26C3397 | CEI: R2090074