About Us:
Volta is a global leader in thermoplastic belts, serving food processing industries. With centers of excellence across three continents, we provide technical solutions and service support in over 60 countries. From our beginning in 1965 to being an industry leader, Volta Belting’s journey reflects our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Position Title: Sales manager in SEA area
Overview: We are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager in SEA area to join our growing team. This position plays a key role in expanding our market presence, developing strong customer relationships—particularly with OEM clients and distribution partners—and identifying growth opportunities across various sectors, with a primary focus on the food industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide technical product support and solutions that bring added value to our customers.
Responsibilities:
- Develop new business opportunities, explore new markets, and increase sales in existing markets
- Build and maintain strong relationships with OEM customers and distribution partners by providing excellent expertise in product knowledge and application support.
- Identify and pursue sales opportunities, primarily within the food industry and other relevant sectors.
- Conduct thorough market research and analysis to uncover potential opportunities where the company can deliver added value.
- Develop relationships with new customers and establish new distribution channels in coordination with the contractor when applicable.
- Introduce products and solutions to customers and manage the entire sales process, including closing deals.
- Expand the geographic coverage for the company’s products and solutions across assigned territories such as Singapore / Malaysia / Indonesia / Philippines.
- Conduct product training and assist with product installations as needed, including presentations that highlight company benefits, product features, sales techniques, and new product introductions.
- Communicate clearly and consistently with the company’s manufacturing facilities and distribution centers to ensure efficient support and coordination.
- Regularly submit management reports on sales activities, customer interactions, and market feedback.
- Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events as approved and coordinated with the contractor.
- Participate in internal training sessions, sales meetings, or company events at company locations as needed or requested by management.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Business Director.
About you:
- The candidate should demonstrate high self-discipline and a hands-on working attitude.
- Have superior time management, organizational skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven track record in sales execution.
- Experience in the belting industry or similar industrial equipment servicing comparable markets, especially for the food industry, is required. Experience in the food processing machinery, or food production is a big plus.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical knowledge acquired through professional training.
- Good English communication skills, both written and verbal. Good language skills in one of the following languages is a big plus: Mandarin, Malay, Tagalog
- Excellent commercial and interpersonal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time across the full territory of: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
