Business Development Director, APAC - Flow Meters

Singapore Permanent SG$15,000 - SG$17,500 per month (SG$180,000 - SG$210,000 per year) View Job Description
The Business Development Director, APAC is responsible for driving direct and distributor sales of flow meters into demanding industries such as O&G and petrochemicals. Given the lean global team, the role will be responsible for strategy, implementation, and business development in APAC.
  • Direct report to Group MD
  • Good culture and stable organization

About Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer of flow meters used extensively in the Oil & Gas industry. This is a well-established company with a trusted and world-renowned brand. Currently operating across numerous business segments and providing innovative solutions through a comprehensive product portfolio. The Business Development Director, APAC will drive new and existing customer & distributor relationships in the region. Globally, the firm aspires to grow their topline 3x in the next few years.

Job Description

The Business Development Director, APAC is responsible for driving direct and distributor sales of flow meters into demanding industries such as O&G and petrochemicals. Given the lean global team, the role will be responsible for strategy, implementation, and business development in APAC.

Reporting to the Group Managing Director, this role is responsible for:

  • Leading sales in APAC by bringing new O&G relationships to the group
  • Managing existing distributor and direct relationships
  • Building a strategic growth plan for the business
  • Target regional EPC companies to enlist on their approved vendor lists
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to identity and convert cross selling opportunities in other geographic regions
  • Having a strong understanding of competitors in the industry and identify potential market expansion
  • Own the regional business plan covering inventory and production
  • Provide market insights to the product management team to ensure the business is innovating to suit customer needs
  • Quarterly reporting to the Group MD on market risks, opportunities, and forecasting

The Successful Applicant

  • Masters' or Bachelors' Degree in mechanical, industrial or a related technical discipline
  • Eight or more years in selling flow meters, valves or other measurement equipment to the heavy industries, with at least three years in an APAC role
  • Strong distributor relationships in the region
  • Existing network for Oil & Gas customers with at least two years of selling to large cap clients
  • Experience in driving consistent double digital growth for a high value engineering products' business and strong knowledge of CRM usage
  • The role requires frequent overseas travel in APAC- we estimate 50% travel in year one

What's on Offer

Our client, a high-end manufacturing firm, has a history of close to fifty years in making flow meters for high value industries that placed significant emphasis on process, safety and accuracy. As part of a global redesign of the GTM strategy, they are investing in sales leadership in APAC and want to increase their market share through market, product and partner diversification. With their origins in EMEA, they enjoy a fantastic brand recognition and are looking for a true "brand ambassador" in APAC

The remuneration for this role, benefits and commissions will be competitive, and the client will provide kickers for exceeding the sales goals. This is a hands-on sales role, so we are not looking for candidates seeking team management roles.

Contact
Anurag Garg (Lic No: R1215997 / EA No:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6510776
Phone number
+65 6416 9817

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Business Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anurag Garg (Lic No: R1215997 / EA No:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9817
Job Reference
JN-082024-6510776

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