International Data Group

Sales Enablement Manager, APAC

Job Locations SG-Singapore
Job Post Information* : Posted Date 4 days ago(5/5/2026 6:26 PM)
ID
2025-6417
Job Category
Sales

Overview

 About the Role & Team

Most sales enablement roles are about delivery. This one is about translation.

IDC is hiring a Sales Enablement Manager in Singapore to lead enablement across APAC, working as the bridge between our US-built global curriculum and the markets where it actually has to land. From mature markets like Singapore, Japan, and Australia to emerging ones like India, China, and SEA, you will decide what travels, what needs to be reshaped, and what should be quietly replaced before it ever reaches the field.

You will partner directly with the SVP of APAC Sales as the right hand for everything talent capability related. You will deliver onboarding live, facilitate quarterly workshops, coach reps alongside local sales managers, and feed the voice of the field back into global strategy.

This is a role for someone who has lived the headquarters versus region dynamic, who reads high-context cultures fluently, and who knows the difference between a US tactic and an APAC one well enough to build around it.

 

What You’ll Do:

1. Localization & The "Last Mile" Adaptation: Review "Master Assets" provided by the US Instructional Design team. Modify case studies, currency, terminology, and competitor references to ensure relevance for your region.  The "Gatekeeper": Advise the Senior Director on which US-led initiatives will not work in your region (e.g., culturally aggressive sales tactics) and propose alternatives.  Translation Management: (If applicable) Manage external translation vendors or coordinate with local field marketing to ensure translated assets retain the correct sales nuance. 

2. Regional Delivery & Facilitation  Onboarding: Deliver the live components of the "New Hire Bootcamp" in your local time zone. (US team builds the deck; you bring it to life, reinforce, and answer questions).  Continuous Learning: Facilitate monthly/quarterly workshops on Sales Skills (Negotiation, Discovery) and Product Launches.  Coaching: Partner with local Sales Managers to conduct call reviews and provide 1:1 coaching to reps who are struggling to meet quota. 

3. Stakeholder Management  Voice of the Field: Meet bi-weekly with the Regional VP of Sales to identify skill gaps.  Feedback Loop: Aggressively channel feedback back to the Senior Director and US Product team.   

4. Operations & Metrics  Adoption Tracking: Monitor LMS usage in your region, both for onboarding as well as continuous learning.  Certification: Ensure your regional teams complete mandatory certifications on time. 

5. APAC Nuance  Location: Singapore working remotely with an APAC focus area

 

Diverse Maturity: Ability to manage enablement for a mix of mature markets (Singapore, Japan, Australia) and emerging markets (India, China, SEA), which may require different pacing.  Regulatory Acumen: Strong understanding of GDPR and any labor regulations regarding recording calls and employee assessments.  Language Sensitivity: While English is the corporate language, you must ensure content is "International English" compliant (removing US colloquialisms) before distributing it to non-native English-speaking teams  .

 

What You Bring:

  • 5-7 years of experience in sales enablement, sales operations, direct sales or related field.
  • Strong understanding of sales methodologies, tools, and processes.
  • Proven experience designing and delivering training programs.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams.
  • Positive, can-do attitude and ability to roll up sleeves to take on key projects.
  • Experience supporting multilingual sales teams.
  • Familiarity with Challenger/Consultative selling styles which often differ from US "Hard Sell" tactics.
  • Experience working in a "Headquarters vs. Region" dynamic (understanding how to navigate US corporate structures from Singapore).
  • Cultural fluency in doing business across Asian markets (High-Context vs. Low-Context communication styles).

 

What We Offer

  • Individualized Culture: An environment where you can explore new areas outside your specialty and stay engaged with work you enjoy.
  • Remote Work & Flexibility: Work from home with a requirement of only one day per month in the office.
  • A position in a highly professional and globally respected market research and advisory firm, where initiative leading to results is rewarded

 

Why This Role Stands Out

At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

 

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.

 

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