AVP - Regional Cash Sales Manager - Global Transaction Banking Department GTBD, APAC

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation smbc.co.jp Open · verified Sep 25, 2026

Singapore Manager Sales Leadership

At a glance

Mid-level Sales Leadership role at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. Singapore.

Pay not stated

RoleSales Leadership

SeniorityManager

LocationSingapore

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Promote cash management offerings to Japanese multinationals across APAC and grow transaction banking relationships
Use consultative selling to uncover client needs, deepen relationships, and expand SMBC’s share of customer spending
Coordinate with Japan headquarters, relationship managers, and local sales teams to assess opportunities and plan sales activity
Share customer feedback with product teams, shape solutions, and support improvements to transaction banking products
Complete monthly, travel, and client-call reporting while tracking market and customer developments

What you bring

At least five years of relevant work experience in transaction banking or a closely related area
Business-level English and the ability to engage corporate customers and internal teams across functions
Working knowledge of Asian market conditions and regulatory requirements
The ability to lead initiatives across stakeholders while solving customer problems analytically and creatively

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior regional sales role focused on Japanese corporate clients across APAC. The work requires frequent coordination with Japan headquarters, branches, relationship managers, sales teams, product groups, and IT or operations. Japanese is helpful but optional, while business-level English is required.

From the employer

Regional Sales Manager responsible for the promotion of transaction banking products and services to Japanese multinationals across APAC to maximize relationship depth and revenue growth.

Job Responsibilities

Contribute to the growth of SMBC’s Transaction Banking business through the promotion of cash management solutions to corporate clients in APAC region.
Build and maintain relationship with Japanese corporate clients and anticipate their requirements through consultative selling to increase SMBC’s wallet share.
Interact with HQ in Japan and branches (RM and in-country sales), analyze TB opportunities, and strategize sales activities in collaboration.
Internally coordinate with Product Development/Management for sharing client requirements/feedback and solutioning.
Submit reports (monthly reports, business trip reports, call reports, etc.)
Understand market trends / customer requirements and contribute to the bank’s product development / improvements.

Job Requirements

Able to collaborate effectively with large corporate customers, and internal IT/Operational departments
Familiarity with market trends and regulations in Asia regions
At least 5 years’ of working experience in relevant space
Ability to interact with customer across all levels
Strong customer centric mindset
Analytical and creative in problem solving
Business-level English proficiency is required. Japanese language skills are preferred but not mandatory.
Ability to spearhead projects/initiatives while working with various internal stakeholders.
Strong communication skills, proactive, team player, good inter-personal skills, etc.