Business Development Manager – Korea, Taiwan & Asia Pacific
Ready to step into a fast-paced, international role at the forefront of cutting-edge technology?
We're working with a global leader in technical market research and business intelligence on emerging technologies, on a role covering the Korean and/or Taiwanese markets as part of a wider APAC remit, and can be either fully remote or hybrid based out of their East of England office, with international travel to clients and events.
If UK based, some occasional travel to their office would be ideal. The company is open to hiring on either an employed or contractor basis, and candidates can be based in the region or elsewhere, provided you're able to travel extensively.
You'll own the full sales cycle for your territory, pitching a mix of bespoke and subscription research products to senior professionals across niche high-tech industries — and you'll receive training from colleagues based in Japan, the UK and the USA.
Fluent English plus Korean and/or Mandarin is essential — you'll be the main point of contact for the region, so confident communication in the local language matters.
What You'll Be Doing
- Setting up face-to-face meetings with new prospects for the analyst and business development teams
- Prospecting for new clients at international events, representing the company at exhibitions
- Growing the network and brand through hunting and networking, building strategic relationships with senior executives
- Matching client needs to the right products and services, and confidently articulating the value on offer versus competitors
- Working closely with analysts and marketing, and maintaining strong client and industry relationships
- Managing CRM, pipeline, and travel/meeting logistics across multiple stakeholders
- Delivering presentations and engaging clients worldwide, both virtually and in person
What We're Looking For
You may currently work in events, media, advertising, sponsorship, audience solutions, business intelligence, marketing solutions, or SaaS/tech sales, with:
- Fluent English, plus Korean and/or Mandarin (essential)
- A proven sales record and strong prospecting skills
- Excellent interpersonal and IT skills
- Confidence engaging senior stakeholders
- A proactive, self-motivated, adaptable approach
- Willingness to travel extensively, internationally (fully funded)
What's In It For You
- Flexibility to work remotely or hybrid from Cambridge, as an employee or contractor
- Extensive international travel across Korea, Taiwan and APAC
- Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge tech and global markets
- Training from teams across the UK, USA and Japan
- High autonomy and real influence on business growth
- Clear career progression in a global B2B environment
If you're ambitious, globally minded, fluent in Korean or Mandarin, and excited to combine travel, technology and business development — this could be your next move.
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