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The candidate should be fluent in Korean and either be based in Korea or be able to travel there regularly. \nIDTechEx is recruiting a Korean-speaking Business Development Manager. In this B2B role, the candidate will identify and engage new prospects; meet with prospects to understand their needs and convey our solutions; manage and grow client accounts; and represent IDTechEx at international events.\nWe are seeking candidates who are able to regularly travel to meet with clients and attend events, capable of engaging with and successfully selling to senior business professionals, and who have shown they can develop and grow accounts.\nIDTechEx is a market intelligence firm selling reports, subscriptions and consulting, and we will consider all applicants with a sales background that could be applicable to market intelligence from other sectors such as SaaS, publishing, consultancy, events, and those that have sold other premium B2B services and offerings.\nThe candidate should have at least five years of successful sales experience, preferably across new business development and account management, and be fluent in Korean.\nIDTechEx covers some of the most exciting, cutting edge technologies, helping our clients understand how they can benefit in these sectors.\nKey job responsibilities:\nSuccessfully establish new business accounts through business development activities including prospecting at events, lead follow-up, calling, high activity on LinkedIN & contact databases, monitoring relevant industry news to identify targets, and creatively identifying new tools to achieve the same\nRetain and grow existing accounts by ensuring needs are met and building trust\nEstablish and develop strategic relationships with C-level executives\nProspect for new clients at international events and represent IDTechEx at events we exhibit at\nHelp grow our network and brand through effective hunting and networking: establish and develop strategic relationships with senior executives\nMatch client needs to IDTechEx products and services, being able to elaborate on the value IDTechEx services provide\nManage your designated territory / account sales pipeline and think of strategic ways to develop your region and increase revenue. Your designated region and scope may change from time to time\nAchieve sales targets \nFamiliarize yourself with the competitors and what sets us apart from the competition and competently respond to queries.\nWork closely with IDTechEx teams (including analysts and marketing) and maintain analyst, client and industry relationships.\nSet-up face to face meetings with new prospects and attend these meetings (virtually and in person) \nSupport company-wide activities and initiatives\nAccurately maintain and update the CRM database\nTravel to customer locations, events and conduct presentations about the company.\nJob requirements:\nBe fluent in Korean\nBe based in Korea or be able to travel there regularly\nA minimum of five years' business to business sales experience \nSuccessful track record as a Sales and Business Development Manager, with experience in new business sales and , preferably some account management experience\nSales experience to C-suite professionals that can be transferred to selling market intelligence products\nA person with initiative, results driven, highly self-motivated with ability to adapt quickly\nExcellent interpersonal and IT skills\nAble to travel extensively (nationally and abroad)\nWhy work with IDTechEx?\nIDTechEx is a global firm established in 1999, working at the forefront of science innovation, helping clients to make critical business decisions with the assistance of our services. The successful candidate will engage with a diverse range of organizations, with plenty of opportunity to travel and develop their career. There will be a high degree of autonomy and the successful candidate will help influence marketing to grow the business. The successful candidate will be working with colleagues based around the world in a business with a superb reputation and will gain experience with sales and marketing in a B2B environment.\nHow to apply:\nPlease submit to us your resume/CV accompanied by a cover letter.\nWe are interviewing on an ongoing basis and are looking for the successful candidate to be able to start as soon as possible.\nFor more information about us, please see www.IDTechEx.com\nBy applying for a role at IDTechEx, you acknowledge that we will store your personal details to process your job application. 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