Sales Manager

ACT Group

YOUR ROLE IN OUR STORY: ACT is the world’s leading provider of market-based sustainability solutions. As enablers of the global energy transition, we help organizations hit their climate targets and maximize their profits while reducing risk. Since 2009, we have become a trusted brand in climate projects, green electricity markets, renewable energies and energy efficiency, renewable fuels, emission allowances, and carbon credits.   From our offices in Amsterdam, New York, Singapore, Shanghai, and Paris, we draw on over a decade of market knowledge to deliver tailor-made solutions and sterling service. Business Development Associates work in region-specific teams to create product portfolios for clients that meet their specific needs and help them drive climate action their way.   In essence, your role involves The Corporate Sales Manager will be responsible for identifying, structuring, and closing high-value deals that align with ACT Group’s strategic objectives. We are looking for a commercially driven individual with strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, and a passion for developing new business opportunities. Experience within the sustainability markets (e.g. RECs, carbon credits, biomethane) and an existing industry network would be an advantage, but open to candidates with a strong sales background who are eager to learn and build expertise in this rapidly growing sector. Key Responsibilities * Deal Origination * Identify and originate new business opportunities that align with ACT Group’s strategic goals and market focus. * Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of high-quality deals across targeted markets. * Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks. * Client Relationship Management * Build and nurture relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders to drive business development. * Understand clients’ needs and develop tailored solutions that meet their objectives while aligning with ACT Group’s capabilities. * Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the deal lifecycle, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction. * Deal Structuring and Negotiation * Lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex deals, ensuring they are commercially viable and strategically aligned with company goals. * Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, finance, operations, and R&D, to ensure seamless deal execution. * Present and defend deal proposals to senior management and the Board, providing clear rationale and expected outcomes. * Market Intelligence and Strategy * Stay informed about market developments, regulatory changes, and competitor activities that could impact the business. * Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management based on market analysis and industry trends. * Contribute to the development of long-term business strategies and goals. * Cross-functional Collaboration * Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment of origination activities with overall business strategy and objectives. * Help fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. * Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to support the company’s growth and innovation efforts. * Reporting and Performance Tracking * Track and report on the performance of origination activities, including deal pipeline, conversion rates, and revenue generation. * Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement. YOUR EXPERTISE:  To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. * Minimum of 3 to 6 years of experience in deal origination, business development, or a related field, preferably within the sustainability or energy sector. * Fluency in Mandarin and English is preferred * Experience in B2B sales, business development, account management, or other commercial roles. * Experience in tech sales, SaaS, energy, commodities, sustainability, or other fast-paced commercial environments would be an advantage, but is not required. * Demonstrated commercial curiosity, resilience, and a desire to build long-term client relationships. * Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities and develop innovative solutions. * Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse customer needs, market trends, and business opportunities. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. * High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct. If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply.

Smartly

Smartly is at the forefront of a seismic shift in the way marketers communicate with consumers and prospects redefining the customer journey experience as they engage with brands. Given our incredible growth we are looking to add an accomplished and highly motivated Account Executive to our APAC Sales Team.  You will be working with leading brands and performance advertisers to offer innovative solutions at the cutting edge of the digital marketing industry. You will build and foster trust-based customer relationships with large advertisers while understanding customer needs and delivering value-based solutions to them. You are in the driver seat to open and grow target markets and verticals, and bring a positive impact on our clients while driving Smartly's revenue performance. In this full cycle sales role, you will engage in prospecting activities including outbound communications, in-person or video meetings, and attending trade shows & conferences to create revenue generating opportunities. You will also respond to inbound marketing leads and/or referrals to and undertake the activities necessary to close business. You will understand our customer's needs, articulate Smartly's value proposition, create proposals and lead negotiations until contracts are signed and deals are closed.  AS AN ENTERPRISE SALES MANAGER AT SMARTLY, YOU WILL... * Sell the Smartly Creative product by identifying, cultivating, and closing new business within the assigned territory targeting enterprise organizations * Build and manage strategic relationships with senior stakeholders at your clients * Acquire and maintain a solid understanding of the value proposition of the platform as well as the existing and future needs of new prospects and existing customers * Merge the needs of the customers' KPIs and digital advertising strategy with the product offering * Partner with Sales Development, Sales Engineering, Partnership and Customer Success teams to cultivate a successful demonstration of our solution, trial, conversion and retention of customers * Maintain a disciplined pipeline with accurate updates to ensure reliable predictability in revenue forecasting WE’RE DEFINITELY LOOKING FOR YOU, IF YOU HAVE... * A proven track record of successful sales and business development in B2B SaaS businesses or in the AdTech, digital marketing or paid social ecosystem * Experience in Programmatic Advertising and/or knowledge of Google Marketing Platform and Google Ads Manager.  * Strong desire and capability to constantly learn about our product, the organization and ecosystem in order to effectively sell up to the C-suite or down to end users as needed * Ability to create connections and engage with a variety of audiences, including C-level decision makers * Existing connections that will open doors in growing verticals like automotive, e-commerce, entertainment, gaming, retail or travel. * Track record of meeting and exceeding quota on a consistent basis * Ability to work in our Singapore office at least 2 days a week (hybrid) * Ability and willingness to travel for meetings, conferences and industry events ABOUT SMARTLY Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it. Visit Smartly to learn more. The processing of your information is described in our Candidate Privacy Notice.

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. Why you should join the Adyen sales team We’re looking for an inspirational leader to join our APAC Sales leadership group and lead the Singapore Sales Team and own the commercial outcomes for Singapore. This requires strategic thinking, excellent commercial execution, strengthening the best team members while fostering teamwork. The ideal candidate is a natural commercial leader and networker with a consultative mindset, who thrives in a fast-paced, diverse, and entrepreneurial environment.  You will be leading and coaching the sales managers based in Singapore while reporting to the General Manager for Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. As a critical member under this group, you will form the commercial strategy while collaborating with other regions and also cross-functional teams. Commercial execution is critical, along with building a best-in-class sales team. What you’ll do: * Lead and build the Sales team in Singapore and owning the end-to-end commercial success of your team * Define and drive the vision and strategy for the Singapore sales team, creating local focus while aligning with global and regional strategy * Engage with the largest strategic opportunities, leading executive relationships and helping the team navigate long sales cycles with complex fintech solutions to win new customers * Adopt and influence the Adyen Sales Methodology and Selling Process and drive best practices on selling and forecasting * Develop best practices that enable the organisation to more rapidly scale to deliver on revenue targets and support KPIs for growth * Partner cross-functionally across different teams (e.g. SDR, Marketing, Account Management, Product, Partnerships, regionally and globally) Who You Are * You have extensive sales hunter experience, specialising in serving multinational enterprise customers * Strong experience with sales forecasting and metrics, coaching and driving sales methodologies and processes * You are an inspirational and hands-on leader with 10+ years working in Singapore, with demonstrated experience in leading senior sales contributors * You have extensive knowledge of Enterprise Businesses in Singapore and Asia * You are resilient and have the capacity to challenge and influence whilst remaining focused on growing a sustainable business * You have the ability to structure and prioritise in a high volume, fast-paced environment * You have the ability to pick up on complex fintech discussions in order to assist your team * You are a team player who understands what drives sales individuals, and does not shy away from taking ownership or resolving conflicts Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. This role is based out of our Singapore office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.