[리테일/사업개발] Market Development Manager

A Market Development Manager role is now open in a global spirit producer. The selected applicant will lead market execution, distributor management, and customer growth to expand brand presence and drive sales across key trade channels.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor market trends and develop actionable insights based on consumer, customer, and category trends
• Work closely with the commercial lead and distributors to execute the convenience store strategy for South Korea (e.g., GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, E-Mart)
• Proactively identify potential outlets and ensure in-store execution of the company’s brands
• Build, manage, and follow up on customer relationships independently
• Manage distributors and merchandisers to scale strategy execution and establish perfect store standards
• Conduct training for distributor sales teams on merchandising standards and rollout programs in trade
• Create and analyse reporting (volume, rate of sale, distribution points) and track KPIs, providing suggestions to improve business
• Conduct external business meetings and track on-ground execution in HORECA and modern trade segments

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• More than 4 years of sales experience (spirits, beer, or soft drinks industry in South Korea is preferred)
• More than 2 years of experience in developing business for spirits, beer, ready-to-drink, or energy drinks categories in the convenience (CVS) channel
• Experience in generating new listings
• Experience in crafting a joint business plan with key chain accounts
• Proficient in MS Office
• Established a network of contacts in South Korea for convenience and wholesale
  channels
• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of trading term agreements with convenience channels
• HORECA channels connection and experience is a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Fluent level Korean; proficient in English

About the Company:

A leading global spirits producer known for its diverse portfolio of award-winning brands. The company continues to expand its global footprint while staying true to its roots, focused on quality, tradition, and long-term growth in the beverage alcohol industry.

Keywords:

판매, 소비재, FMCG, 제조, 글로벌

Job Ref: G7TJ5H