Business Development Director

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Business Development Director – Korea

Location: South Korea (Office location: Busan or Seoul)

About Pelagus 3D:
Pelagus 3D is the leading on-demand manufacturing partner for the maritime and offshore industries. As a joint venture between thyssenkrupp and Wilhelmsen, we empower OEMs to deliver critical parts to their customers with speed and efficiency.

Leveraging a cutting-edge digital inventory platform and a global network of additive manufacturing partners, we manufacture parts where and when they are needed - redefining industrial supply chains and enabling true just-in-time delivery.

Join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team of commercial and engineering professionals who are reshaping how the industry sources and produces spare parts.

The Opportunity:
To support our expansion in Korea, we are seeking a Business Development Director to drive new customer acquisition and accelerate revenue growth. In this role, you will target key OEMs and end-users, managing the entire sales process - from identifying prospects to closing deals.

You will play a critical role in building Pelagus 3D’s presence in the Korean market, working closely with stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships and deliver tangible value to our customers.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong local networks and a background in industrial sectors such as maritime, offshore, or energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, approach, and engage key decision-makers at strategic accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent Pelagus 3D at trade shows, conferences, and industry events to generate new leads.
• Apply a consultative selling approach to understand client needs and tailor value propositions.
• Manage opportunities through the full sales funnel to meet or exceed revenue targets.
• Develop proposals and lead commercial negotiations to close new business.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Business Development, Marketing, Customer Success) to continuously improve the sales process and value delivery.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a business, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of B2B sales experience with a proven record of closing deals and exceeding targets.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex sales cycles, ideally with OEMs or industrial customers in Korea.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand and articulate technical solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Native-level Korean and professional proficiency in English
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a regional and global team.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot) and strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience in additive manufacturing or digital inventory solutions is a plus.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Korea for customer visits, events, and site meetings.
• Must be eligible to live and work in South Korea without visa sponsorship.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package including base salary and performance-based bonus
• Professional development opportunities and the potential to advance as the company scales.
• An office-based role in either Busan or Seoul, with flexibility to travel frequently within Korea