Regional Senior Manager, TECHLINE SBU APAC - internt opslag

LINAK is a global leader in electric linear actuator solutions, powering movement in industrial machinery, agriculture, mobile robotics, construction equipment, and more. With over 40 years of innovation, a strong engineering heritage, and manufacturing excellence across Europe, the US, and Asia, LINAK continues to set the benchmark for quality, reliability, and performance.

Our TECHLINE SBU (Strategic Business Unit) focuses on robust actuator systems for demanding industrial environments. As we expand our footprint in the APAC region, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Manager to support the TECHLINE business from our Thailand manufacturing hub and significantly increase the sales in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the TECHLINE SBU strategy for APAC, aligning regional priorities with global business objectives.
• Drive sales growth through market development, customer engagement, and collaboration with regional sales organizations.
• Act as the primary APAC liaison between the Thailand factory, global TECHLINE leadership, and local market teams.
• Identify new business opportunities in industrial automation, agriculture, construction, mobile robotics, and related sectors.
• Be closely involved with creating new opportunities, mature them and with the local team, ensure we win more opportunities.
• Support product launches, ensuring readiness across operations, sales, and customer support.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to guide strategic decisions.
• Represent LINAK at key customer meetings, industry events, and strategic forums across APAC.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager, TECHLINE SBU – APAC will drive regional strategy, sales growth, and operational alignment for the TECHLINE business across Asia‑Pacific. This role is responsible for strengthening customer relationships and ensuring seamless collaboration between the Thailand factory, global SBU leadership, and regional sales teams.

This is a high‑impact leadership role requiring strong business acumen, technical understanding, and the ability to navigate complex industrial markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in industrial equipment, automation, machinery, or related B2B sectors. Has worked as a Sales Engineer.
  Strong understanding of industrial OEM markets and technical product portfolios.
• Strong understanding of LINAK TECHLINE
• Experience working in a global matrix organization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills across cultures.
• Fluent in English
• Ability to travel across APAC as required.
• Ability to relocate to Thailand and be based at LINAK Thailand.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape the growth of the TECHLINE business across APAC.
• A great opportunity to grow professionally and personally in a very dynamic region of the world.
• Interact with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders across all APAC countries
   

Reports to: Simon Jenkinson, RVP commercial, APAC

Thomas Foster-Mortensen, EVP, SBU TECHLINE (dotted)

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