Sales Director – Korea
📍 Location: Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
About the Company
Our client is a rapidly growing global manufacturer specializing in environmental reliability testing solutions for the Battery, Semiconductor, and Automotive industries.
With a strong international presence across Asia, Europe, and North America, the company provides advanced testing systems including environmental chambers, thermal shock systems, battery testing equipment, semiconductor reliability testing solutions, and customized industrial testing platforms. The company is currently expanding its Korea operations to support strategic customers across the region.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Sales Director to lead the company's growth strategy in Korea.
This role will be responsible for:
Driving sales growth and market expansion
Managing and developing the local sales organization
Building strategic relationships with key industry accounts
Expanding business across Battery, Semiconductor, and Automotive sectors
Acting as a key interface between Korean customers and global headquarters
This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on commercial leader who enjoys building businesses, developing teams, and driving market growth.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
Develop and execute Korea market growth strategies
Identify and secure new business opportunities
Manage key customer relationships and strategic accounts
Lead complex B2B sales cycles from prospecting to contract closure
Drive revenue growth across target industries
Manage large-scale industrial equipment projects
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and coach the Korea sales team
Manage existing commercial staff and support future hiring activities
Establish sales processes, KPIs, and reporting structures
Build a scalable organization to support long-term growth
Market Expansion
Strengthen the company's position within Korea's industrial sector
Expand engagement with leading manufacturers and R&D organizations
Monitor competitor activities and market trends
Support strategic partnerships, industry events, and customer development initiatives
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or above
Minimum 8 years of B2B sales experience
Minimum 3 years of sales management or regional leadership experience
Proven track record in industrial equipment, testing equipment, automation, semiconductor equipment, battery equipment, or related technical industries
Strong business development and account management capabilities
Experience managing strategic customer relationships and high-value projects
Language Skills
Native-level Korean
Business-level English or Chinese
Chinese language capability is highly preferred
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a leader who can:
✅ Leverage strong industry networks to create business opportunities
✅ Build and develop high-performing commercial teams
✅ Navigate complex technical sales environments
✅ Work effectively with international stakeholders
✅ Grow existing business while creating new revenue streams
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive executive compensation package
Company vehicle support
Long-term leadership growth opportunities
International exposure and collaboration
Travel expenses covered for final-stage interview processes, where applicable
Contact
Jason Lee - Associate Director
02-2183-0514