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[이커머스/사업개발] Partnerships Manager

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A global e-commerce company is looking for a Partnerships Manager. The chosen applicant will own end-to-end deal origination for the Korea market, evaluating new brand opportunities, leading commercial negotiations, and managing the active pipeline.

Responsibilities:

  • Own end-to-end deal origination for the Korea market, including pitching target brands, leading commercial negotiations, and managing the active pipeline
  • Evaluate new brand opportunities using a data-driven approach, triangulating search volume, review velocity, estimated AOV, and local competitor strength to validate true demand
  • Run PAR models, commercial calculations, and pricing reviews to evaluate market viability and structure expansion terms
  • Act as a commercial gatekeeper by confidently filtering out low-potential brands and refusing prospects that are not worth the time and effort
  • Collaborate with multiple global stakeholders across functions, such as Brand Management, Finance, Legal, Logistics, and Marketplace Operations, to drive alignment and execution
  • Maintain operational flexibility to take on strategic non-sales functions and cross-functional projects as needed to support a lean, high-performing Korea team

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or above
  • Hands-on experience in Business Development, Partnerships, Commercial Strategy, Account Management, or B2B eCommerce
  • Deep understanding of the Korean e-commerce landscape, marketplace dynamics (Coupang and Naver), and cross-border/domestic selling models
  • Advanced level MS Excel and strong commercial acumen; highly capable of evaluating market potential and parsing performance data
  • Demonstrated skill in cross-functional collaboration across global teams and multi-disciplinary stakeholders
  • Ability to negotiate firmly and diplomatically with external partners while maintaining direct, clear internal communication
  • Proficient in Korean and English

About the Company:

A global e-commerce and marketplace growth company that helps brands grow their online presence and sales across international markets.

Keywords:

전자상거래, 사업 개발, 계정 관리, 영업, 글로벌

Job Ref: LNCR0A

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Sales

Focus: Business Development

Industry: Retail

Salary: ₩80,000,000 - ₩110,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Korean - Professional working

Second Language: English - Professional working

Location: Seoul Capital Area

Job Reference: LNCR0A-5FB94F55

Date posted: 3 September 2026

Consultant: Aerin Kim