Sales Manager, Life Science & Industrial EM Sample Prep Solutions

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

Company

A global life science and technology organization providing microscopy, imaging, analysis, diagnostics, and biotechnology solutions for research, healthcare, 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 increase revenue and market presence.
• Manage distributors, channel partners, customers, and key accounts across academic, research, healthcare, and industrial markets.
• Take ownership of the equipment business in Korea while working with local cross-functional teams and regional and global application specialists.
• Travel up to 30%, including occasional overseas business trips, and support demonstrations and trade shows by safely moving and positioning demo machines.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of successful experience in capital equipment, industrial equipment, laboratory equipment, or technical solution sales, with a proven record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to manage complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders and extended purchasing processes.
• Strong ability to develop and execute strategic territory or account plans.
• Experience with distributors, channel partners, or indirect sales models, including customer and key account relationship management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM tools such as Salesforce.com or equivalent systems.
• Valid driver's license and compliance with safe-driving and zero-tolerance DUI policies.
• Ability to safely move and position demo machines during on-site demonstrations and trade shows.

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 processes.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Experience in multinational organizations and cross-functional environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive training on the electron microscope sample preparation portfolio.
• Competitive salary based on experience and performance.
• 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 capability and performance.