Business Development Associate

Job description

**[This is a fixed-term position.]** The Business Development Associate drives CASETiFY Korea’s growth through a balanced focus on local strategic partnerships (50%) and wholesale/B2B account management (50%). This execution-driven role requires strong project coordination to transform commercial opportunities into successfully launched capsule collections and revenue-generating B2B programs. **Job Description** **Local Partnerships & Collaborations (50%)** - **Partner Sourcing & Strategy:** Identify and research Korean brands, artists, creators, and entertainment IPs that align with consumer trends and CASETiFY’s target demographic. - **Project Execution:** Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of local capsule collections, coordinating product development, sampling, creative approvals, and production timelines. - **Go-to-Market (GTM) Coordination:** Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, PR, Retail, Global) to execute launch strategies, track deliverables, and conduct post-launch analysis. - **Commercial & Licensing Support:** Assist with proposal development, contract preparation, commercial documentation, and day-to-day partner communication. **Wholesale & B2B Business (50%)** - **Account Management:** Serve as the primary operational contact for telecom, corporate, and strategic retail partners, handling daily inquiries and relationship maintenance. - **Order & Supply Chain Fulfillment:** Process purchase orders (POs), confirm pricing, coordinate inventory allocation, and track shipments, deliveries, and invoicing. - **Business Development Support:** Assist in building commercial proposals, quotations, and execution plans for bulk purchases, corporate gifting, and seasonal retail programs. - **Performance Tracking:** Monitor wholesale sales, track account balances, forecast demand, and generate regular business performance reports for leadership. **Requirements** - **Experience:** 2+ years in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Collaboration, Wholesale, B2B Sales, or Project Management. - **Industry Knowledge:** Deep understanding of the Korean consumer, fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, and retail landscape. - **Commercial Acumen:** Highly numerate and detail-oriented; comfortable managing POs, invoices, pricing structures, and sales reports. - **Communication Skills:** Strong bilingual proficiency in English and Korean (both written and verbal). - **Project Management:** Proven ability to proactively manage multiple timelines, external stakeholders, and cross-functional teams (local and global) in a fast-paced environment. - **Technical Proficiency:** Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and standard business productivity tools.