Are you a boater and a skilled business developer with a technical background who wants to lead our expansion in the world's most dynamic marine market? We are now looking for an Area Sales Manager responsible for driving growth through our distributors in Asia. Welcome to Zipwake.

As an Area Sales Manager, you will have overall responsibility for our sales and market presence in Asia. Your main task will be to develop and coach our network of distributors to ensure that our technical solutions reach shipyards, boat builders, consumers, and the aftermarket. You will act as the technical expert in the sales process and the bridge between our product development in Sweden and the requirements of the Asian markets. Responsibility for the entire APAC region is included in the role, with a focus on key markets such as South Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan and Australia.

Zipwake is growing rapidly. Today, we are the market leader and have distributors in 34 countries serving customers on all continents, offering the market's widest range of interceptors. In 2026, we will continue to focus on our latest dynamic trim control system – Zipwake Pro – where you will play an important role.

The position is full-time, based at our head office in Gothenburg, Sweden, and involves international travel.

Your main responsibilities

• Distributor development: Maximize the potential of existing channels and strategically identify new partners.

• Technical support & training: Conduct technical product reviews and training initiatives for distributors' sales staff and technicians.

• Business plan negotiation: Set up and follow up on annual business plans, budgets, and marketing activities together with our partners.

• Trade shows and events: Represent Zipwake at major venues such as trade shows and boat builder visits.

Who you are
We are looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of advanced technology and proactive business acumen. You are used to working independently and have the cultural sensitivity required to build successful relationships in the APAC region. 

We expect you to have:

• Technical background: An engineering degree or equivalent solid technical experience from the marine industry, automotive or other regulated industries.

• Sales experience: Proven success in international B2B sales and working with distributor models.

• Industry knowledge: Genuine interest and understanding of marine systems.

• Communication: You speak and write English fluently and are skilled at giving presentations that convince both technicians and decision-makers.

• Willingness to travel: The position involves travel to and within the APAC region, approximately 4–5 business trips a year.

• Language: Much of the work is done in English, so it is important that you are completely comfortable speaking and writing in English.

Why choose Zipwake?
Zipwake is now installed on 65,000 boats around the world and more are added every day. With distributors in 34 countries and the market’s widest range of interceptors, we’re proud to keep delivering smooth and safe rides.

We offer a key role in a company that combines Swedish innovation with global reach. Here you will have considerable freedom to organize your work, short decision-making processes, and the opportunity to work with industry-leading technology that is shaping the future of boating. Welcome to Zipwake and the most comfortable boating experience you will ever have.

What should you do now?
Send us your resume and a cover letter. Since we're reviewing applications and doing interviews on an ongoing basis, the position might be filled before the last application date, which is March 31, 2026. So don't wait to send in your application at competenceclub.se. Unfortunately, we cannot accept your application via email; you must apply directly via the advertisement. To find out if you are the right person for the role, the recruitment process consists of selection questions, an in-depth interview, reference checks, and possibly a personality test. Daniel Erixson is responsible for this recruitment, daniel@competenceclub.se, tel +46 704 303 111. You are welcome to contact us if you have any further questions about the position or the recruitment process. We look forward to receiving your application.