Job Description

Assessed is supporting the search for a Sales Manager for an industrial equipment manufacturer expanding its presence across Asia-Pacific.

This opportunity suits a technical sales professional who understands industrial fans, blowers, steam compressors and large-scale Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) applications, and enjoys building new markets and customer relationships.

The role

You will help develop the company's presence in Southeast Asia, South Asia and East Asia, excluding China. Malaysia and Vietnam are new markets to be developed, making this a hands-on business development role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to regional market-entry, sales and marketing plans.

• Identifying target industries, developing new customers and building a qualified sales pipeline.

• Developing relevant customer and industry relationships to support market expansion.

• Gathering customer requirements, competitor insights and market intelligence to inform commercial and product planning.

• Working with the regional manager and supporting team on tenders, proposals and project bidding.

What we're looking for

• Relevant sales experience with industrial fans, blowers, steam compressors and large-scale MVR systems.

• Experience with a manufacturer or supplier of comparable industrial equipment.

• Strong technical product understanding and an established, relevant customer network.

• Experience with established industrial fan, blower or steam compressor manufacturers is preferred. Candidates from comparable businesses with relevant product knowledge and customer relationships may also be considered.

• A bachelor's degree or above.

• Fluent English for regional business communication.

• Currently based in Malaysia or Vietnam.

• Willingness to travel to Nantong, China, approximately monthly to quarterly, depending on the role's requirements.

• Chinese language proficiency is an advantage, but is not required.

Compensation and working arrangement

• Indicative base salary of RMB 100,000–300,000 per year, negotiable depending on relevant experience.

• Commission and bonus are additional to base salary.

• Final compensation, payroll currency and gross/net treatment will be confirmed during the hiring process.

• Work from home in Malaysia or Vietnam, with business travel as required.

• Employment through an Employer of Record (EOR).

• Business-travel flights and accommodation are reimbursable. Meal allowances and reimbursement terms will be confirmed with the hiring team.

• Reporting to the General Manager of Asia-Pacific Sales.

Interview process

Interview with the Asia-Pacific team.
Interview with HR and the Marketing Department. The Chairman may also participate.

Candidates should familiarise themselves with the company's products before interviewing. Further company and product information will be shared during the recruitment process.