Regional Sales Manager, LO

Summary Join Bühler as a Regional Sales Manager and lead the growth of Leybold Optics across Southeast Asia. You will develop strategic customer relationships, drive new business opportunities, and deliver advanced coating solutions for the Precision Optics, Semiconductor, and Ophthalmic industries.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Southeast Asia sales strategy for the Precision Optics, Semiconductor, and Ophthalmic segments. Drive order intake, revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion across the region. Build, manage, and convert a strong pipeline of strategic opportunities and investment projects. Grow key customer accounts and expand Bühler’s installed base through new equipment, upgrades, and service solutions.

Identify emerging market trends, customer needs, and technology developments to unlock new business opportunities. Partner with customers to deliver technical and commercial solutions that address coating, productivity, and manufacturing challenges. Lead the full sales cycle, from opportunity identification and proposal development to negotiation and contract closure.

Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, business leaders, and technical decision-makers. Manage and support regional agents and channel partners to achieve growth and market development objectives. Maintain accurate forecasts, monitor competitive activity, and represent Bühler at industry events, seminars, and customer engagements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Minimum five years of experience in technical sales, business development, or key-account management, including at least two years in a senior or regional role.

Proven success in achieving sales, order intake, revenue, margin, or market-development targets. Experience selling complex capital equipment, technical systems, or advanced manufacturing solutions. Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred: Precision optics or photonics Semiconductor equipment or manufacturing Ophthalmic lens manufacturing Vacuum coating or thin-film deposition Optical or functional coatings