Sales Manager, Life Science & Industrial EM Sample Prep Solutions

Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea; role covers South Korea and requires frequent domestic travel plus occasional international travel.

Company

Leica Microsystems is a hirify.global operating company developing optical, digital, microscopy, imaging, and analysis solutions for life science, healthcare, research, and industrial applications.

What you will do

• Drive revenue growth and expand market presence for electron microscope sample preparation equipment across South Korea.
• Develop strategic sales opportunities and manage complex sales cycles from opportunity development through closing.
• Build and execute territory and account plans to grow revenue and market share.
• Manage distributors, channel partners, customers, and key accounts across academic, research, healthcare, and industrial markets.
• Take ownership of the sample preparation equipment business while collaborating with local, regional, and global specialists.
• Travel up to 30%, including occasional overseas business trips, and support demonstrations and trade shows.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of successful experience in capital equipment, industrial equipment, laboratory equipment, or technical solution sales.
• Proven record of achieving or exceeding sales targets and managing long purchasing processes with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with distributors, channel partners, or indirect sales models, including customer and key account relationship management.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Salesforce.com or equivalent CRM tools.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely move and position demonstration machines at customer or event sites.

Nice to have

• Experience with universities, research institutes, hospitals, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or industrial customers.
• Knowledge of electron microscopy, sample preparation, materials science, life science, or related research workflows.
• Understanding of government tenders, research funding projects, or public procurement.
• Advanced English communication skills and experience in multinational, cross-functional environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive training on Leica’s Electron Microscope Sample Preparation portfolio.
• Collaboration with regional and global application specialists and cross-functional teams.
• Competitive salary based on experience and performance achievements.
• Additional severance pay for employees with more than five years of continuous service.
• Healthcare programs and paid time off.
• Potential progression into a Divisional Manager role based on demonstrated capability and performance.