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South Korea | APAC Coverage | Strategic Sales Leadership We are partnering with a global organisation within the electronic components supply chain to recruit a Business Development Manager based in South Korea. This is a senior commercial role responsible for driving strategic customer acquisition and revenue growth across the APAC region. The successful candidate will take ownership of building and expanding a strong customer pipeline, representing the business at a senior level, and developing long-term partnerships within high-reliability electronics markets. This role requires a highly experienced, commercially driven professional with a strong network in franchised or independent distribution, or supplier-side electronics sales, and a proven ability to operate across complex international markets. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will: • Drive profitable revenue growth across assigned APAC territories and vertical markets • Build and expand a strong pipeline of new and strategic customer relationships • Own and deliver high-impact commercial messaging and value proposition positioning • Develop deep market insight across your region, leveraging industry knowledge and networks • Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including procurement leaders and C-suite decision makers • Build and maintain a structured CRM pipeline with clear forecasting and strategic planning • Identify customer needs quickly and align them with tailored commercial solutions • Collaborate closely with internal teams to support long-term account development • Act as a senior representative of the business, setting standards for performance and professionalism What We’re Looking For • Proven track record of delivering profitable sales growth in electronic components or semiconductor markets • Strong experience in franchised distribution, independent distribution, or supplier-side sales • Established network across APAC electronics or high-reliability industries • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at senior leadership level • Experience working in fast-paced, remote or international sales environments • Highly organised with strong CRM and pipeline management capability Skills & Competencies • Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills • Strong presentation and communication abilities (written and verbal) • Comfortable working across multi-cultural, international environments • Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset • Experience with structured sales methodologies (e.g. Challenger, Sandler, Miller Heiman) advantageous • Fluent business English required (additional regional language skills beneficial) Requirements • Willingness and ability to travel frequently across APAC (30%+) • Valid passport and ability to undertake international travel • Driving licence (for local market engagement where required) What’s on Offer • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure • Comprehensive benefits package aligned to local market standards • Strong emphasis on career progression and international exposure • Extensive travel across APAC • Opportunity to play a key role in a high-growth global organisation If you are a senior commercial professional with deep experience in electronic components and a strong APAC network, we would like to hear from you