Sales Manager

About the Position

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence, helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. We are looking for a Sales Manager in Seoul, South Korea, to drive sustainable growth of Vaisala’s Liquid Measurement (LM) and Power businesses through strong solution selling and proactive business development. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine the stability and credibility of a global technology leader with the dynamism, autonomy, and impact typically found in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

Solution Sales & Value Creation

• Lead consultative, solution-based sales engagements by deeply understanding customer processes, challenges, and business objectives
• Translate customer pain points into quantified value propositions (ROI, TCO, risk reduction, productivity improvement)
• Position Vaisala as a trusted technical and business partner rather than a product supplier

Business Development & Market Expansion

• Identify, open, and develop new applications and markets, especially in battery manufacturing, semiconductor/display, and power infrastructure
• Drive strategic account development plans for key customers and growth segments
• Actively influence early project stages by engaging decision makers, influencers, and EPCs when appropriate

Account & Opportunity Management

• Manage and grow existing customer relationships and installed base through upselling, upgrades, and system expansion
• Build and maintain a healthy opportunity pipeline using CRM tools, ensuring disciplined forecasting and execution
• Lead deal strategy, pricing structure, and value-based negotiations

Channel & Partner Collaboration

• Develop distributors and partners as solution-selling extensions of Vaisala
• Execute joint account planning, opportunity qualification, and performance management with channels

Internal Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as the voice of the customer by providing structured market and competitor intelligence
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Service, Marketing, and Regional teams to tailor solutions and strategies for the Korean market
• Represent Korea in regional initiatives and best-practice sharing

Requirements

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 8–12 years of B2B solution sales or business development experience in industrial or technology-driven markets
• Demonstrated success in value-based or consultative selling of complex technical solutions
• Experience developing new business beyond existing accounts
• Ability to work confidently in both Korean and English (written and spoken)
• Strong analytical, planning, and stakeholder management skills
• Curiosity and a growth mindset to explore, learn, and apply AI tools in your daily work

Preferred

• Experience in measurement, instrumentation, monitoring, automation, or industrial digital solutions
• Existing network in battery, semiconductor, chemical, or power utility sectors
• Experience selling systems or solutions with long sales cycles and multiple decision makers
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM tools

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to challenge customers constructively and influence at senior levels
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability
• Strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global technology leader
• Dynamic and impactful role in a strategically important market
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

About the Company

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence, helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms, and laboratories to airports, the Arctic, and even the surface of Mars. For a second year running, Vaisala got recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026 study. Our team of close to 2,500 experts and 62 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

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