About the Job
The Commercial Manager is responsible for business development in the Korean market.This position requires a commercially strong leader who can both drive immediate revenue growth and build long-term market presence. Ensure clients have the best insights with the benefit of cutting-edge Ai at all times. You will oversee sales development, client relationships, while aligning closely with global leadership.
About Innova Market Insights
Innova Market Insights is the global leader in market intelligence, igniting the exciting and fast-paced world of CPG food and beverage. Our global platform provides insight-driven solutions that empower companies to innovate with confidence. Korea is an important strategic growth region within our Asian expansion plans. We are the key food and beauty data company with powerful analytics and best in class AI tools.
Your Responsibilities
Strategic Market Ownership
· Bring the best solutions to Korean clients, aligned with their goals and ambitions
· Identify expansion opportunities across sectors and client segments
· Drive long-term positioning and competitive advantage in the Korean market
Sales & Business Development
· Build and manage a strong and healthy sales pipeline
· Achieve and exceed budgeted sales targets
· Generate new revenue through strategic account acquisition
· Maintain and grow relationships with key industry stakeholders
Leadership & Coordination
· Collaborate closely with international teams to deliver maximum client value
· Ensure clients receive outstanding service and cutting-edge insights
· Monitor performance and continuously implement improvements
· Support strong marketing and communication initiatives within the region
Market Representation
· Represent Innova at trade shows and conferences
· Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity
· Strengthen Innova’s visibility and reputation in Korea
Job Requirements
Experience
· 8–10+ years of senior commercial experience in Korea
· Strong B2B sales background with a proven track record
· Experience within FMCG, food & beverage, market research, SaaS, data, or consulting
· Demonstrated ability to scale revenue and grow market presence
Skills
· Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
· Strong negotiation and closing skills
· High level of ownership and accountability
· Fluent Korean and English
Desired Skills
· Growth-Oriented – Driven to expand market share
· Independent Leader – Comfortable operating autonomously
· Team Builder – Able to develop and inspire teams
· Customer Champion – Focused on long-term partnerships
· Results-Focused – Committed to measurable impact
What We Offer
· Industry-leading compensation package with competitive base salary and performance bonus
· Opportunity to lead and grow a key strategic market
· International collaboration within a global organization
· A dynamic and fast-growing company environment|
Are You Ready to Grow With Us?
Do you want to take ownership of a high-potential market and influence what we eat and drink in the coming years? We would like to hear from you. Begin a great career journey right now. We are excited to meet and learn more about you.