Area Sales Representative (Japan)

3Brain is a Swiss deep tech company working on cell-electronic interfaces that link biological networks to computers via custom-made semiconductor microchips. Our mission is to empower life scientists to probe intelligent networks accelerate biomedical discoveries for the benefit of patients and create a future more exciting than the present. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries of engineering for lifes complexities. We are ambitious fast-growing and love to explore. The companys cutting-edge products are used in laboratories and pharma companies worldwide. 3Brain is headquartered in Switzerland nearby Zurich has a Discovery Unit and production site in Genova Italy and an operational unit in the US.

Tasks

3Brain is seeking a fulltime Area Sales Representative (Japan) to join our Swiss headquarters and support the expansion of our business in the Japanese market.
This position is ideal for someone with a strong lifescience background nativelevel Japanese proficiency and motivation to develop a growing market.

You will work closely with our local distributor in Japan and manage the full sales cycle. Your goal is to help increase market penetration support existing customers and identify new opportunities within academic institutions biotech pharmaceutical companies and CROs.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with key customers in academia and industry.
• Identify qualify and pursue new business opportunities in the assigned region.
• Partner closely with the local distributor providing product training strategic guidance and ongoing support to drive growth.
• Conduct product demonstrations presentations and scientific discussions at customer meetings conferences seminars and trade shows.
• Support marketing activities including workshops events and seminar series.
• Handle essential administrative tasks: quotations order followups distributor/customer agreements and documentation in compliance with company procedures.
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts and activity reports (weekly/monthly/quarterly).

Requirements

• Native or bilingual Japanese proficiency and professionallevel English.
• Bachelors degree or higher in Biology Neuroscience Biotechnology Bioengineering or a related field (Neurobiology strongly preferred).
• Either 12 years of sales experience or handson knowledge in electrophysiology (e.g. patchclamp MEA neural assays).
• Strong communication interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills.
• Motivation to work with distributors and customers in a dynamic fastgrowing environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the global sales team.
• Availability to travel up to 30% (Japan and international).
• EU residence permit required.

Benefits

• A dynamic and stimulating work environment driven by a desire to build transformational technologies to help others.
• A young fast-growing company with plenty of opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Competitive salary (with bonus and equity based on performance)
• Pfäffikon SZ Schwyz Switzerland (This is an in-office position; remote work is not available.)