Regional Sales Manager / Engineer – APAC
Full-time (Manufacturing)
0-5 applicants
Role Summary
Sanlux Asia Pacific, a global manufacturer of power transmission systems, is seeking a driven and ambitious Regional Sales Manager / Engineer to grow our presence across the APAC region. This role blends technical product expertise with sales and channel development, building distributor capability while generating leads and closing business through regular regional travel. The ideal candidate is energetic, self-motivated, and excited to build long-term customer relationships in a fast-paced industrial market.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, pursue, and convert new sales leads across Southeast Asia to grow regional revenue
Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, OEMs, and end-user customers
Travel regularly throughout the region to meet clients, attend trade shows, and represent Sanlux at industry events
Establish and deliver technical training programmes to equip distributors, partners, and customers to represent and support Sanlux products
Develop and execute marketing initiatives that support lead generation and brand visibility in target markets
Track the sales pipeline, prepare quotations, and follow up on opportunities through to close
Gather market intelligence on competitors, pricing, and customer needs to inform sales and marketing strategy
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field
2–5 years of experience in technical sales or marketing, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage technical and business stakeholders alike
Experience delivering technical training to distributors or customers is a strong advantage
Familiarity with CRM tools and sales reporting is a plus
Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout Southeast Asia
Prior exposure to mechanical components, belting, or power transmission products is an advantage but not required
Working Conditions & Expectations
This is a full-time, field-based role requiring frequent travel throughout Southeast Asia, including multi-day trips to meet clients and attend industry events. Time between trips will be spent at the Sanlux Asia Pacific office coordinating leads, reporting, and marketing activities. A valid passport and flexibility with travel schedules are required. Candidates should be comfortable representing the company independently and maintaining a professional, energetic presence with clients and partners across the region.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an initial interview to discuss their experience, technical knowledge, and approach to sales and customer development. Selected candidates will proceed to a final interview with management, which may include a short practical or scenario-based assessment relevant to the role.
About the company
Founded in 1984, Sanlux is one of the world’s leading suppliers of power transmission belting solutions, backed by 29 registered patents and a daily production capacity of over 1,000,000 units. We deliver the scale, reliability, and innovation required to support industries globally. From the factory to open field applications, Sanlux belts are trusted globally to keep critical systems moving—always with the same promise: Quality creates value.
Our competitive strength lies in owning and managing a fully integrated production chain, advanced testing technology, and a dedicated R&D team of highly skilled engineers. Sanlux pushes the technical boundaries, consistently delivering high-performance solutions.