Location: Singapore
About Ascendas Global
Ascendas Global is a leading, tech-enabled cross-border supply chain and fulfillment partner. With an expansive logistics footprint across Southeast Asia, we power the infrastructure behind modern global e-commerce. As we scale our regional operations, our SG50 Financing Project Team drives strategic capital solutions and corporate restructuring to accelerate our borderless
About the Role
We are seeking a high-performing, results-driven Sales Executive to accelerate our client acquisition efforts across Singapore. In this role, you will manage end-to-end sales cycles, converting high-intent marketing leads into active corporate clients. This position requires strong business acumen, high agility, and a consultative approach to closing deals without relying on rigid scripts.
What You’ll Do
1. Work Your Leads
- Rapid Response: Follow up on inbound leads generated by our Marketing team (Sentinel) within 1 business day to establish first contact.
- Fast Qualification: Quickly assess if a prospect is genuinely interested and a good use of your time.
2. Pitch the Client
- Consultative Approach: Reach out proactively to understand the client's situation and evaluate the fit.
- Keep It Simple: Explain our services in plain, jargon-free language.
- Ditch the Scripts: Adapt your pitch to each client and keep it conversational.
- Drive Momentum: Push to the quote stage within 3 interactions. Don't drag out the sales cycle.
3. Close the Deal
- Negotiate & Overcome: Present quotes and terms, negotiating within your given authority. Address objections immediately.
- Fail Fast: If they aren't going to sign, let it go quickly and move on to the next opportunity.
- Seamless Handoff: Ensure contract terms are crystal clear upon signing, draft a proper handover note, and pass the client to the Account Manager.
4. Manage Your Pipeline
- Funnel Ownership: Maintain and track your lead funnel. Provide weekly reports on leads received, pitched, and closed.
- Agile Management: Operate in "Amoeba mode," independently managing a pipeline of ~20 active client conversions at a time.
- Proactive Hunting: While marketing provides your primary leads, you are encouraged to develop your own acquisition channels (LinkedIn, chambers, industry groups).
Must-Haves- Proven Sales Ability: 2+ years of sales experience with a verifiable track record of closing deals. No specific industry restriction.
- Sharp Comprehension: Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly grasp our business logic and learn how to pitch clients effectively.
- Bilingual Proficiency: Conversational fluency in Mandarin and English is required to serve our regional client base. (Bahasa Malaysia is a strong plus).
- Mobility: Based in Singapore, with the ability to travel locally approximately 50% of the time to meet with Client.
- No Degree Required: Your track record takes priority over a piece of paper.
Nice-to-Haves- Experience in high-volume or financial sales (credit cards, insurance, or loan products) with strong conversion skills.
- An existing professional network in Malaysia and/or Singapore.
- Background in E-commerce (e.g., Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop).
- Prior experience in a startup or high-growth company, perfectly comfortable with a fast-paced environment.