Role Description
We are seeking a high-potential, commercially driven Territory Sales Manager to lead and expand Esko’s Digital Flexo Solutions business in Indonesia and Thailand. This position is designed as a strategic feeder role into the Southeast Asia commercial leadership pipeline, offering exposure to multi-country business management, channel leadership, and strategic account development.
The role requires strong capability in operating within partner-led and relationship-driven markets, balancing direct engagement with key accounts and effective distributor/channel management.
Leadership Development Opportunity
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Ownership of two high-growth, strategically important markets
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Hands-on experience in territory P&L mindset and commercial execution
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Exposure to regional leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and global stakeholders
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Opportunity to lead channel transformation and capability building
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Development in strategic account management and complex solution selling
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High performers in this role will be well-positioned for broader Southeast Asia or regional leadership responsibilities.
This Role Offers You the Opportunity To:
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Drive business growth in Indonesia and Thailand, two of Southeast Asia’s largest packaging markets
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Lead a hybrid model of direct sales and distributor/channel execution
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Build strong relationships with leading converters, trade shops, and industry stakeholders
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Position high-value capital equipment and integrated workflow solutions
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Contribute to shaping Esko’s long-term strategy in Southeast Asia
Key Responsibilities
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Territory Leadership (Indonesia & Thailand)
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Own and execute country-level commercial strategies aligned with regional growth priorities
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Deliver on revenue, bookings, and profitability targets
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Build and maintain a strong, sustainable sales pipeline
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Channel & Distributor Management
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Manage and develop distributors/agents in Indonesia and Thailand
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Drive structured partner engagement through joint business planning, pipeline reviews, and performance tracking
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Strengthen partner capability in selling capital equipment and solution-based offerings
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Identify and onboard new partners to expand market coverage where needed
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Customer & Industry Engagement
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Develop deep relationships with key stakeholders across converters, trade shops, and packaging ecosystem players
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Leverage and expand a robust local industry network
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Represent Esko in industry forums, trade events, and customer engagements
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Capital Equipment & Solution Selling
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Lead full-cycle sales of Digital Flexo solutions (CDI, XPS, software, services)
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Manage complex sales cycles involving technical validation, ROI-based selling, and multi-level decision processes
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Position Esko as a partner in digital transformation and productivity improvement
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Cross-Functional & Regional Collaboration
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Collaborate closely with regional and global teams (applications, service, marketing)
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Ensure alignment between local execution and regional/global strategy
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Maintain strong discipline in forecasting, CRM usage, and territory planning
We Are Looking for a Professional Who:
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Demonstrates leadership potential and ambition to grow into a broader regional role
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Understands the business culture and relationship dynamics of Indonesia and Thailand
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Is effective in managing indirect and channel-driven sales models
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Has strong commercial ownership, resilience, and execution discipline
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Can influence stakeholders across different cultures and organizational levels
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Is willing to travel extensively within the region
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
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Proven track record in selling capital equipment, preferably within printing, packaging, or industrial sectors
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Demonstrated success in channel/distributor management in Indonesia and/or Thailand
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Strong, established industry network within Flexo, packaging, or related industries
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Experience in solution selling, including:
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Managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
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Driving technical and commercial alignment
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Delivering consistent revenue growth
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Understanding of Flexo workflows and packaging production environments is an advantage
Success Metrics (Indicative)
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Territory bookings and revenue growth
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Pipeline coverage and conversion rate
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Channel partner productivity and engagement
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Strategic account penetration and expansion
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Contribution to regional initiatives and leadership readiness