Company Overview:
Our client is a global food and nutrition ingredients company headquartered in Europe, with a long-established international presence.
The company operates across multiple regions, supplying dairy-based and nutrition-related ingredients and solutions to B2B customers worldwide through close collaboration between regional and global teams.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Sales Manager Korea Market to drive business growth in South Korea, focusing on B2B food, dairy, and nutrition ingredients and solution-based sales.
This role is based in Singapore and works closely with stakeholders across Asia and Europe.
This is a hands-on commercial role with direct responsibility for revenue growth, customer engagement, and market development.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Market Development
- Develop and expand the Korean market for food, dairy, and nutrition ingredients
- Manage and grow relationships with B2B customers, including food manufacturers, bakeries, and nutrition-related companies
- Identify new business opportunities and drive sustainable revenue growth
Business Development & Strategy Execution
- Support market entry and expansion strategies for the Korean market
- Translate regional and global strategies into actionable commercial plans
- Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape
Distributor & Partner Coordination
- Manage and support local distributors and channel partners in Korea
- Align commercial activities with distributors and internal stakeholders
- Ensure effective execution of sales plans and commercial initiatives
Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams including technical, R&D, supply chain, and regional sales
- Coordinate with stakeholders across multiple countries and cultures
- Support cross-border projects and regional initiatives as required
Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in food ingredients, nutrition, or solution-based sales
- Strong business-level English communication skills
- Experience related to the Korean market (e.g. sales, key account management, or distributor coordination)
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment
- Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative working style
Preferred
- Experience in food ingredients, dairy, nutrition, or FMCG-related industries
- Experience managing distributors or channel partners
- Exposure to regional or global business environments
- Strategic thinking combined with hands-on commercial execution
- Experience working with, supplying to, or partnering with Japanese food or dairy companies
Travel
- Approximately 2030% travel, depending on business requirements
- Travel destinations may include Korea, Japan, and Europe
EA License Number: 22C1267
EA Personnel: R22110252
