[Hiring] Manager, East Asia & Pacific (EAP) Area @ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE

Role Description

The East Asia & Pacific (EAP) Area Manager plays a pivotal role in driving AMPP's growth across the East Asia & Pacific (EAP) Area by identifying localized growth opportunities, strengthening high-level stakeholder relationships, and expanding engagement within key industries. Acting as AMPP's primary regional leader in the EAP Area, the role focuses on navigating the unique local business landscapes and collaborating closely with regional members, local chapters, corporate partners, and government agencies to significantly enhance the organization's presence, regulatory influence, and business impact within the region.

Furthermore, the Area Manager tailors and executes regional initiatives specifically designed for the East Asia & Pacific (EAP) Area, aligned with AMPP's Strategic Geographies framework. By delivering critical, EAP-specific market intelligence and strategic insights, the incumbent fosters robust localized partnerships and supports regional governance to ensure long-term sustainability and sustainable organizational growth in this highly dynamic and high-potential region.

Qualifications

• Minimum (4) four-year university degree in a related field (Bachelor’s Degree) with at least (5) five years’ experience.
• Knowledge of Corrosion or Coatings is not required but would be considered beneficial.
• Experience working with and knowledge of the Oil/Gas (Energy), Offshore Technology, Marine/shipping, Bridges, and Water/Wastewater industry highly desirable.
• Knowledge of, and ability to work with, the diverse cultures of the region.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia both written and spoken. Knowledge of a third language of the region like Mandarin is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Travel is expected 40% - 60% of time and passport is required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations and legislation.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information, verbally and in writing, and to respond to questions from groups of managers, members, contractors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to independently define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and implement any required actions.
• Ability to get a visa to the US, and all major countries in the Area.
• Must possess a specific level of communication skills both verbally and written.
• Must be computer literate with knowledge and experience in word processing and spreadsheet software.

Benefits

• Manage regional budgets (EAPA Malaysia Office), forecasts, and financial performance while ensuring responsible stewardship of AMPP resources.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs), business outcomes, market intelligence, and regional growth opportunities to senior leadership.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by senior leadership to support AMPP's global growth objectives.

Company Description

It is the policy of AMPP to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to recruit, select, train, promote, retain, and discipline without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.

AMPP complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.