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Business Development Manager Jobs in Seoul, South Korea at Thing or Two
Title: Business Development Manager
Company: Thing or Two
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Thing or Two is looking for a Junior Business Development Manager to drive new commercial opportunities across TikTok Shop, influencer marketing, and e-commerce brands. The ideal candidate understands the digital creator ecosystem and is comfortable engaging with brands and partners to build long-term revenue opportunities.
Who are we? Thing or Two is a fast-growing marketing technology firm. In three words: growth, tech, and fun. We thrive on creativity and developing innovative solutions in order to help businesses grow and succeed in the mobile world.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, outreach, pitching, negotiations, and deal closing.
- Map and approach Korean D2C brands in categories such as beauty, skincare, lifestyle, fashion, wellness, and more.
- Represent Thing or Two in the Korean market and introduce our TikTok Shop solutions.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure healthy pipeline development.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Influencer, Creative, Operations, Leadership) to ensure smooth onboarding and client satisfaction.
- Identify trends, insights, and new opportunities in the Korean market and share relevant feedback internally.
Your Skills and Knowledge:
Core Skills
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Comfortable in commercial conversations and pitching value propositions.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing pipelines and relationships.
- Motivated, adaptable, and driven by business development challenges.
Nice-to-Have (Not Mandatory)
- Familiarity with the TikTok environment (TikTok Shop, creators, Spark Ads, affiliate models, GMV/GMV Max basics).
- Experience working with influencers, creator agencies, or e-commerce brands.
- Background in B2C or D2C products and digital marketing.
Requirements:
- Native Korean speaker and strong English proficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Previous experience in sales, partnerships, influencer commerce, or business development is preferred.
Employment Type – Full-time
The office is based in Seoul – Seoul GangNam office
We don't support visas for D10 holders
