Southeast Asia Sales Manager

Singapore
Fulltime, Permanent

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Role:

As Southeast Asia (SEA) Sales Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth and expanding our presence within the defence sector across the region. Responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities, you will build strong relationships with key stakeholders, deliver ambitious sales targets and strengthen our position in strategically important markets.

This is a highly visible role requiring a proactive, commercially focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities. Success will be driven by your ability to develop trusted client relationships, navigate complex opportunities and deliver results through strong communication, problem-solving and attention to detail.

The position requires regular travel across Southeast Asia, alongside occasional international travel, to support customer engagement, business development activities and industry events. Fluency in English is essential.

What you’ll be doing:

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities within the Southeast Asia defence sector, delivering sustainable growth and achieving sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including major defence primes, Ministries of Defence (MoDs), military organisations and other strategic partners.
• Develop and execute sales and business development strategies informed by market intelligence, industry trends and competitor analysis.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations, proposals and commercial agreements that support successful bid and contract outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met and projects are delivered successfully.
• Monitor, analyse and report on sales performance, providing regular market and pipeline updates to senior leadership.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences and trade exhibitions, enhancing brand awareness and generating new business opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the SEA defence sector.
• Strong knowledge of sales principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Proficiency in using sales management software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to travel internationally, particularly within Southeast Asia.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Why join us?

• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

Visit our website at: https://www.james-fisher.com/

For more information about our values and behaviours, follow the link: https://www.james-fisher.com/about-us/

James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD here https://www.james-fisher.com/markets/defence/

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