South Korea Territory Sales Manager - Data Center (Electrical Solutions)
A global electrical equipment/solutions MNC is looking for a South Korea Territory Sales Manager in Seoul to lead the growth initiatives in South Korea's data center market. This role is ideal for a strategic sales professional with a strong engineering background and a proven track record in the mission-critical infrastructure sector.
Location: Seoul, South Korea (Remote/Home Office or Company Office)
Industry: Data Center
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Senior Sales Manager, SEA + Korea
Company: Global MNC under a conglomerate group
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Key Responsibilities
- Drive revenue growth in South Korea with a first-year sales target of USD 1M.
- Develop and manage sales channels across North Asia, including onboarding and supporting representatives.
- Build and execute strategic plans targeting data center end users.
- Negotiate and manage contracts, pricing strategies, and sales proposals.
- Represent the company at trade shows and industry events.
- Utilize Salesforce to manage leads, opportunities, and sales activities.
- Monitor market trends and recommend product development strategies.
- Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, production, and finance.
- Support import/export processes and trade account receivables.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of contacts and accounts in Asia.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in:
- Selling to mission-critical markets (e.g., data centers).
- Working with busbar or similar electrical infrastructure products.
- Developing and executing strategic sales plans.
- Existing network within South Korea's mission-critical market like Power Distribution Systems (PDS) is highly preferred.
- Proficient in English (minimum 50% fluency).
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and capable of working independently.
- Ability to travel across South Korea (up to 60%)
If you are interested, please apply with your latest CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Keith Ng (Lic. No R2093574 / EA No. 16S8194)
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