General Manager VAT Singapore

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As General Manager VAT Singapore, you will lead and further develop VAT’s business in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Reporting to the Global Head of Sales, you will hold full P&L responsibility, drive profitable growth, strengthen strategic customer relationships, and align the local organization with VAT’s global strategy and Business Units.

As VAT’s senior representative in Singapore, you will build a high-performing organization and ensure strong commercial execution, operational alignment, and sustainable business performance.

YOUR CHALLENGES

• Develop and execute the business strategy for Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Own the Singapore P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and investment planning.
• Drive profitable revenue growth, market share expansion, and new business development.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key customers, distributors, and strategic partners.
• Lead the Singapore sales and marketing organization and strengthen sales planning, pipeline management, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with VAT’s Business Units and global functions to deliver customer value and achieve strategic objectives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing, culturally diverse organization and leadership team.
• Ensure effective governance, compliance, risk management, and operational performance.

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline; MBA preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in semiconductor, high-tech equipment, industrial manufacturing, vacuum technology, or a related industry.
• Proven experience leading a business or commercial organization with full P&L accountability.
• Strong track record in profitable growth, business development, and market expansion.
• Demonstrated ability to manage strategic customer relationships at executive level.
• Strong commercial judgment, financial acumen, and execution discipline.
• Experience working effectively in an international and matrixed organization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Fluent business English and willingness to travel approximately 20%

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.