I’m searching for a General Manager for a global leader who has established themselves as a leading innovator over the last 30+ years in network device solutions, edge of networks and IoT.
The role of the General Manager is to lead and take responsibility for the business strategy and sales growth across APAC, delivering growth across a broad range of vertical markets, including Communication Service Providers (CSPs), critical infrastructure verticals like energy and transportation and Government sectors. You will have a team of 9 sales and pre-sales people reporting to you directly and a team of 10 tech support people as an additional resource that can be accessed in a matrix style management organisation. The position reports to the CEO.
This is a ‘hands-on’ General Manager role who will be leading from the front, managing and developing strategic customer relationships to help the sales team win.
Key Responsibilities
- Meet or exceed sales plan across products, services and maintenance
- Focus sales activity geographically and vertically, in order to achieve aggressive annual growth
- Acquire new customers while maximizing the business potential of the installed base
- Experience in direct and indirect (via channels) sales, ensuring the right channel partners are in place and prepare scalability
- Well thought of by customers, with a strong Rolodex of C level connections.
- Lead sales team ensuring the correct processes are in place to be successful
To be successful, you will need to be a highly experienced senior sales manager with excellent leadership skills and a proven track record of success in telecoms, delivering sustainable growth across APAC.
You will need to be at least business proficient in English and fluent in at least one local language and you should have high standards, integrity and professionalism, instilling a positive sales culture where the team can thrive and succeed.
The role is a 100% remote role, working from home with extensive travel around the region, so being located near a major airport hub is a plus, as you’ll be expected to travel 50%+ of your time.
Compensation is highly competitive with strong earning potential on the variable/commission.
Interested? Please click on 'Apply' and send me your CV in English.