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APAC Sales Training Manager (Life Sciences/IVD)

Tokyo 23 Wards Permanent ¥10,000,000 - ¥14,000,000 per year Foreign Multinational Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
As the APAC Sales Training Manager, you will design and deliver impactful training programs that strengthen the sales capabilities of regional teams and distributors. Based in Tokyo, this role plays a critical part in aligning global sales excellence with local market needs, ensuring stronger execution and growth in key territories.
  • Lead the commercial training strategy across Asia Pacific (excluding China)
  • Partner closely with senior leadership and gain visibility across APAC region

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics company with a strong presence in Japan. The business spans Life Sciences, In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), and Bioinformatics, with a significant portion of revenue from academia, while aiming to grow its IVD market share. The company imports and launches multiple new products annually, working through local sales teams and key distribution partners

Job Description

  • Develop, schedule, and deliver commercial and product training for sales teams and distributors across the APAC region.
  • Align regional training initiatives with global strategy and support key divisions (Life Sciences, IVD, Bioinformatics).
  • Lead onboarding, annual certification, and sales coaching initiatives.
  • Partner with department heads and commercial leaders to translate business needs into training solutions.
  • Travel up to 50% regionally to deliver in-market programs and workshops.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years' experience in sales, sales management, or sales training (ideally IVD, life sciences, or oncology).
  • Strong bilingual ability: fluent Japanese and business-level English.
  • Proven training, presentation, and sales coaching skills, with confidence to engage large groups.
  • Familiar with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and structured sales models (e.g., SPIN, CSS, PSS).
  • Passion for developing people and acting as a trusted partner to commercial leaders.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary
  • Generous leave and benefits, including healthcare, retirement programs, and hybrid working.
  • Regional exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and career growth opportunities within a global organization.
Contact
Sara Loh
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6843979
Phone number
+81 70 3130 8701

Job summary

Function
Life Sciences
Specialisation
Pharmaceutical
Specialisation
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Tokyo 23 Wards
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sara Loh
Consultant phone
+81 70 3130 8701
Job Reference
JN-092025-6843979
Company Type
Foreign Multinational
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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