Country Manager - Singapore

Company Overview

Notion is a collaborative AI workspace designed to unify teams and agents in one place where knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools coexist. Trusted by millions and companies like Toyota, Figma, and OpenAI, Notion enhances productivity by integrating documents, notes, calendars, emails, and AI assistance seamlessly.

Position Summary

The Country Manager role in Singapore is a leadership position responsible for establishing and expanding Notion’s market presence locally. This individual will act as the primary owner of the Singapore operations, driving revenue and mission execution through strategic leadership of the sales team while collaborating extensively with marketing, customer success, and other departments. The role demands autonomy for local decisions balanced with alignment to broader regional and global strategies and reports to the APAC General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of revenue generation within Singapore.
• Recruit, lead, and mentor a high-performing sales team to grow sales pipelines and meet revenue targets.
• Analyze customer workflows, understand market needs, and craft strategies to address demand effectively.
• Engage with local communities, startups, and strategic partners to build momentum and foster ecosystem relationships.
• Enhance and represent Notion’s brand through media, conferences, events, and high-level executive dialogues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure customer success and satisfaction using Notion products.
• Proactively identify opportunities to deepen and expand Notion’s regional influence.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Over 10 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 3 years in people management roles.
• Strong background in sales, business development, or market expansion with proven success building new markets.
• Experience managing Southeast Asian markets, targeting startup to enterprise segments.
• Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and exhibits high initiative and hands-on leadership.
• Deep connections within Singapore’s startup, venture capital, community, and media sectors.
• Proficient in English; knowledge of regional languages like Mandarin or Malay is advantageous.
• Technical fluency and familiarity with AI tools, capable of demonstrating Notion and discussing workflow integrations with technical audiences.
• Ability to represent the company publicly in press and executive settings, comfortable engaging with founders and enterprise leaders.
• Data-minded operator adept at planning, monitoring KPIs, and making strategic investment decisions.

Preferred Extras

• Prior experience in high-growth SaaS or AI businesses in Southeast Asia.
• Experience in productivity or collaboration tools sales and community-led or product-led growth initiatives.
• Curiosity and willingness to embrace AI technology in work processes.

Diversity and Inclusion

Notion values a diverse workplace and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, welcoming individuals even if they don’t fulfill every criterion. It is an equal opportunity employer and actively provides accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout its recruitment process.