Managing Director, SEA - Industrial Automation

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
Our client is a market leader in providing electric valve automation systems and solutions for industrial applications.
  • Our client is a market leader in providing electric valve automation systems
  • Our client is a market leader in providing electric valve automation systems

About Our Client

Our client is a market leader in providing electric valve automation systems and solutions for industrial applications. With a strong presence across Asia Pacific, the company is recognised for its innovation, quality, and customer-focused approach.

Job Description

Based in Singapore, the Managing Director, Southeast Asia (SEA) will provide strategic and operational leadership, driving regional growth, operational excellence, and high levels of customer satisfaction. Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Oversee Singapore and Malaysia operations, with full accountability for sales, after-sales, and administration.
  • Provide cluster management across Southeast Asian countries, including agents and distributors in the region.
  • Act as the senior SEA representative to the global executive team, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regional objectives.
  • Hold full P&L responsibility for the regional business, accountable for revenue growth, profitability, and operational performance.
  • Directly manage regional sales teams, including remote and field-based teams across multiple countries.
  • Lead and govern a distributor network, serving as the primary interface between regional operations and the company's Global Headquarters.



The role requires a proven regional leader with deep expertise in industrial automation and the ability to lead culturally diverse, multi-country teams.

The Successful Applicant

  • MSc or BSc in Engineering or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years of B2B sales experience in industrial automation or related engineering products, including at least 8 years in senior regional leadership roles.
  • Proven track record leading multicultural sales and after-sales teams across subsidiaries, distributors, and agent networks.
  • Strong understanding of key industrial sectors, including oil & gas, power generation, water & wastewater, petrochemicals, and general process industries.
  • Demonstrated capability in managing sizeable regional P&Ls across Southeast Asia.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, with willingness to travel extensively within the region.

What's on Offer

This role offers leadership responsibility for driving SEA growth within a leading international organisation.

Contact
Franck Johnson (Lic No: R1324656 / EA No 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6894521
Phone number
+65 6533 2777

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Sales Manager/Director/VP
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Franck Johnson (Lic No: R1324656 / EA No 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6533 2777
Job Reference
JN-122025-6894521

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.