Korean Bilingual Sales and Marketing Manager

Our client a leading beverage company is looking for a Korean Bilingual Sales and Marketing Manager in New York NY.

Below are the details:

Job title Korean Bilingual Sales and Marketing Manager

Location: New York NY.

Client: A leading beverage company

Duration: Permanent

PreScreening Questions:

Can you speak Korean fluently (Yes/No)

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship (Yes/No)

Do you have at least 5 years of sales and marketing experience

Are you comfortable with traveling for business trips as part of your job duties

About the Company:

Our client a prominent player in the beverage industry is actively expanding its presence in the U.S. market. As part of a globally recognized group the company distributes alcoholic beverages including soju rice/fruit wine and beer. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee the entire sales and marketing function while directly driving business growth through strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage the overall sales and marketing operations ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Sales Execution: Lead by example by actively engaging in sales efforts building strong client relationships and developing new business opportunities.
• Distributor and Account Management: Oversee relationships with distributors and manage key onpremise and offpremise retail accounts focusing on the East Coast particularly New York NY.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Analyze sales performance and prepare comprehensive reports on a weekly monthly and annual basis.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute shortterm and longterm strategies to achieve sales targets including market development initiatives.
• Field Activities & Market Research: Regularly visit retail accounts to ensure effective field operations and conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Promotional Campaigns: Design coordinate and monitor promotional activities to enhance brand visibility and sales.
• Crossfunctional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to align marketing strategies with sales goals.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and marketing preferably in the alcoholic beverage industry or a related field.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Business or a related field is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Location Requirement: Must be based in or near New York NY with the ability to travel frequently to visit accounts.
• Language Skills: Fluent in verbal and written English; Korean language proficiency is a strong plus.
• Travel: Willingness to travel by air and automobile; a valid drivers license and a background check are required.
• Additional Skills:
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• Strong communication negotiation and customer service skills
• Selfmotivated energetic and detailoriented
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships within the spirits industry is a plus

Benefits:

• Medical dental and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Lunch reimbursement

This position is ideal for a resultsoriented leader who excels in managing both strategic and operational aspects of sales and marketing. If you are passionate about the beverage industry and eager to lead a team to success we encourage you to apply.