Our client is an innovative and fast-growing company which has been at the forefront of the Biotechnology industry for 30 years. To consolidate their position as a world leader in the development and responsible bio production of pharmaceutical-grade bio-polymers, and to meet growing global needs for bio-polymers, they are expanding strongly in Asia. We have been retained to seek an experienced Business Development Manager Korea, based in Seoul.
Main objectives of the role
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing the sales of HTL Biotechnology’s products and solutions in Korea, supporting the current business growth and initiating new business opportunities among prospects.
Key responsibilities
Acquisition of new customers
- Identify and capture relevant contacts / prospects / new players and increase sales over time
- Propose all HTL products/services and follow up prospects
- Draw up sales contracts with new customers
- Implement sales and marketing action plans
Increase collaboration with existing customers
- Build strong relationships of trust with customers and reinforce customer satisfaction
- Identify new customer contacts in order to roll out the sales offer
- Increase the “share of wallet” of multi-sourcing customers
- Ensure regular follow-up of customer needs
- Suggest product/service improvements in conjunction with other departments
- Work closely with distributors and partners to maximize sales channel and market coverage
Development of the company's offering
- Coordinate customer interactions with various internal departments (regulatory affairs, quality assurance, production, R&D)
- Represent HTL at key customer events (customer events & audits)
- Contribute to competitive intelligence
Qualifications and Key Requirements for the role
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/qualifications
- +5 years of experience in the areas of Sales/Marketing/Business Development/ Product development
- Experience in Quality or Regulatory affairs is a plus
- Experience / knowledge of Aesthetics/Pharma for Medical Device/Drug is a strong plus
- Strong result orientation, with proven ability to negotiate and handle multiple priorities
- Team player to fit in / coordinate within marketing & sales teams and R&D
- Working proficiency in English
- The position is located in Seoul with regular trips.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, or product development
- Strong results orientation with proven negotiation and multitasking ability
- Ability to collaborate within marketing, sales, and R&D teams
- Working proficiency in English
- Experience in quality or regulatory affairs
- Experience or knowledge in aesthetics, pharmaceutical, medical device, or drug sectors
What We Do
Timeo-Performance is a talent advisory consulting firm serving organizations across Asia-Pacific and globally. It provides personalized recruitment and executive-search services for roles at all seniority levels and industries, combining recruitment, business-consulting, and HR expertise. The company also supports organizational change and growth through targeted training and leadership coaching, emphasizing cultural fit, intercultural understanding, and long-term placements across the region for clients and candidates.
