Senior Sales Manager, Asia Pacific

THE LOCATION

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

THE ORGANISATION

Solutions. People. Energy. These three words define how we work together to create impact. Our members and clients gain access to world-class programmes, content and events designed to fuel business growth, professional advancement, and industry innovation – while building a vibrant, connected professional community. Our employees take pride in being part of a global network that's shaping the future of energy.

From our beginning in the early 1900's, SPE has grown to nearly 132,000 members in 146 countries. SPE is a not-for-profit organisation headquartered in the USA with operations around the world. SPE maintains offices in Calgary, Dallas, Dubai, Houston and Kuala Lumpur.

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THE TEAM

Our Asia Pacific sales team partners with leading oil, gas and energy companies through a consultative, solutions-driven approach. We pride ourselves on understanding client objectives and delivering tailored strategies that drive results. Our collaborative, cross-functional environment fosters teamwork and shared success. Representing a globally respected association, our team builds lasting relationships with confidence and credibility. Passion for the energy industry and a forward-thinking mindset are the cornerstones to thriving in this role.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Sales Manager is charged with managing, prospecting and securing sponsorship and exhibition sales for events across the Asia Pacific markets. This manager is a strategic and consultative sales and business development professional who partners with clients to deeply understand their marketing goals and craft tailored solutions that deliver measurable impact. With a talent for translating complex programmes into clear, actionable plans, they ensure flawless execution, accurate billing, and insightful reporting that proves value. Beyond client success, this manager inspires and empowers a team of 2–3 sales professionals - cultivating a collaborative and high-performance culture where people thrive and results speak for themselves.

If these qualifications are representative of your background and experience, you may be on the path to an exciting career serving the oil, gas and energy industry.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE IN THIS ROLE

• Sales Leadership & Performance - Develop and implement team sales strategies to achieve or surpass sales and revenue goals
• Team Management & Development – Lead, coach and mentor the sales team to ensure high performance and professional growth to include hiring, onboarding, training, team meetings and performance reviews
• Stakeholder Collaboration, Execution & Fulfillment - Collaborate with external partners, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams - including Event / Project Managers, Event Operations, and Marketing - to align sales strategies with event objectives, ensure timely contract finalisation, manage payment collection, and deliver on client commitments
• Business Development & Account Management – Maintain long-term client relationships with key accounts, while developing new business accounts, revenue streams as well as international and vertical market
• Executive & Management Support – Provide strategic and operational support to SPE Asia Pacific leadership, serving as a key representative of the APAC Sales Region in internal meetings and cross-functional initiatives. Contribute meaningful insights and guidance to ensure regional priorities are reflected in global strategies and collaborative projects

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

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PACKAGE AND BENEFITS

Competitive Compensation Package – On Target Earnings (OTE) = base salary + uncapped sales commissions based on meeting target revenue

Society of Petroleum Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employe r

We welcome diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.