Senior Sales Manager - APAC

Hello. We’re Polaroid. An iconic brand, built by passionate people Polaroid was founded in 1937 by one of the 20th century’s most influential innovators, Edwin Land, whose philosophy was: “Don’t undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.” In 2008, Polaroid produced its last pack of instant film. But a group of passionate fans refused to let instant photography disappear. What started as The Impossible Project grew into a mission to preserve and reinvent analogue photography for a new generation. More than a decade later, that same startup acquired the Polaroid brand and continues to shape its future today. At Polaroid, we create products and experiences that spark emotion, fuel creativity, and bring people closer together. At the intersection of art and technology, we believe in the power of analogue moments and genuine human connection in an increasingly digital world. The Role We're looking for a commercially driven Senior Sales Manager, APAC to help accelerate Polaroid's growth across the Asia-Pacific region. This role goes beyond distributor management. We're looking for someone who can identify opportunities, build market presence, and drive commercial performance across key markets including Japan and Australia, while helping us expand in emerging markets such as Singapore and Malaysia. You'll work closely with distributors, retail partners, and cross-functional teams to turn market insights into growth initiatives and commercial results. This is an opportunity to have real influence on the future of the business while operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Commercial Growth & Market Development - Develop and execute regional sales strategies that drive revenue growth and market share. - Identify expansion opportunities and support market development across APAC. - Analyze market trends, customer insights, and distributor performance to inform business decisions. - Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, retailers, and key commercial partners. Distributor & Partner Management - Manage distributor relationships across the region and support them in achieving commercial objectives. - Conduct regular business reviews and develop action plans to improve performance. - Collaborate with partners to strengthen market execution and brand visibility. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Planning, and Finance teams to ensure successful execution of commercial initiatives. - Share market insights and customer feedback to help shape regional strategy. - Support trade marketing and promotional activities aligned with business goals. Who You Are You enjoy building businesses, not just managing them. You're commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable navigating different markets, cultures, and business environments. You likely have: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. - Relevant experience in sales, commercial management, or distributor management within APAC. - 5 years of regional sales experience, within relevant markets. - Experience working with Japanese customers, distributors, brands, or retail partners. - Professional proficiency in Japanese and English. - Experience developing commercial strategies and driving growth across multiple markets. - The ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across cultures. Nice to Have - Experience within consumer electronics, imaging, lifestyle, or premium consumer goods industries. - Additional language skills such as Mandarin or Cantonese. - Experience working in multinational or high-growth environments. Your Way of Working You are self-driven, adaptable, and thrive in environments where you can take ownership and create impact. You bring curiosity, commercial instinct, and a collaborative approach to everything you do, while contributing your unique perspectives and experiences to the team. AI in our hiring process Our recruitment team reviews every application, including your CV. We may use AI-assisted technology to support the initial review process and help our recruiters work more efficiently. Your application is always reviewed by a recruiter and all our hiring decisions are made by people. Learn more in our Privacy Policy: https://www.polaroid.com/en_nl/legal/careers-job-applicant-privacy-policy   Our Approach to AI At Polaroid we believe two things can be true at once: technology can help us move forward, while human creativity, craft, judgement and real-world connection matter more than ever. Since our beginning, we've embraced technology to create meaningful human experiences. Today that means exploring new tools, including AI, with curiosity and care, using them where they help us work better and build a stronger business, while staying true to what defines our brand.