Global Account Manager (SaaS, Korean-speaking)

Our client is seeking a highly driven Global Account Manager to lead market expansion in South Korea.

This is a rare opportunity to represent one of Asia’s most recognized business intelligence platforms—trusted by top banks, consulting firms, investment funds, and major corporations. Since its founding in Japan, the company has built a strong reputation for helping business leaders and professionals cut through data overload with fast, reliable economic and industry insights. Already widely adopted in Japan and Greater China, the platform is now scaling its reach in South Korea.

In this role, you will take ownership of building the sales function from the ground up, introducing a proven solution to leading enterprises and professional firms. You’ll be the key driver of market entry—building deep relationships with executives, delivering measurable value, and positioning yourself for long-term leadership opportunities as the business expands.

What You Will Do

• Drive new business development and achieve ambitious sales targets in the South Korean market.
• Lead client acquisition efforts, from needs assessment and presentations to negotiation and deal closure.
• Build and execute comprehensive sales and marketing plans.
• Deliver tailored proposals to professional firms (investment banks, securities firms, insurers, consulting and M&A advisory firms, PE funds, etc.).
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless value delivery.
• Take ownership of establishing the market, with potential to set up and lead a local office in Korea.

What You Will Need

• 10+ years of proven success in corporate sales and new business development in South Korea, with a strong record of exceeding sales targets.
• Native-level Korean, with business communication skills in English or Japanese.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to develop innovative approaches beyond existing frameworks.
• Experience in engaging executive-level decision-makers at large corporations.
• Commitment to driving long-term business expansion with ownership and accountability.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SaaS services or business start-ups.
• Prior involvement in sales requiring deep knowledge of corporate decision-making structures.
• Existing network within large South Korean enterprises.
• Japanese fluency is a plus (not required).