Our client is a global provider of technology and teaching tools for scientific higher education, supporting universities and research institutions worldwide. As part of continued growth in APAC, they are seeking a Sales Director, APAC ideally based in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan or South Korea to lead and expand their commercial presence across the APAC region, spanning Australia & New Zealand, China, South East Asia and South Korea.
Leading both new business and renewals, you'll manage and develop the regional sales team while shaping the strategy for continued growth across APAC. We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial instincts with excellent people leadership and understands how to build sustainable growth across complex international markets.
The role
- Lead and develop sales teams across APAC, driving performance against revenue targets
- Oversee new business and renewals, maintaining a healthy pipeline and strong client retention
- Coach and develop Account Executives, creating a positive, high-performing sales culture
- Set and monitor KPIs, using data and insight to identify opportunities and improve performance
- Shape regional sales strategies around different markets, customers and buying behaviours
- Work closely with marketing, customer success and wider commercial teams
- Build strong relationships with key customers and decision-makers across the region
- Lead strategic renewal activity with existing clients
About you
- Extensive sales experience, including leading sales teams
- Experience in EdTech, SaaS, STEM, academic or educational publishing
- A strong track record of building successful teams and delivering revenue growth
- Experience working across regional or international markets
- Strong commercial judgement and a collaborative leadership style
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
If you're an experienced sales leader looking for your next opportunity to make a real impact across APAC, we'd love to hear from you.
Inspired Search & Selection are a publishing recruitment specialist who operate an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.
Sales Director, Apac employer: Inspired Selection
At Inspired Search & Selection, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Growth Product Owner in the vibrant education sector, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a significant impact on our digital subscriptions product. Our commitment to innovation and teamwork ensures that you will be part of a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
