Manager, Merchandising & Brand Partnerships

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The Role

MANAGER, MERCHANDISING & BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

📍 Location: Seolleung, South Korea

📅 Contract Duration: 6–12 months (Flexible)

🕒 Estimated Hours: ~40 hours/week

📩 Reports to: Vice President, Merchandising & Marketing

💼 Contract Type: Independent Contractor (Monthly retainer; competitive contractor rate)

About Soko Glam

Soko Glam is a leading curator and distributor of Korean beauty products with a mission to help all people believe there are only good (skin) days ahead. Since 2012, we’ve brought K-beauty to the global stage through thoughtful curation, education, and authentic storytelling. Our global footprint spans e-commerce, wholesale, and international retail partnerships.

About the Role

The Manager of Merchandising & Brand Partnerships will lead efforts to develop and execute merchandising strategies and build strong brand relationships that drive growth in the U.S. and global markets. This role is responsible for identifying, securing, and managing brand partners, analyzing performance metrics, and aligning closely with cross-functional teams across the U.S. and South Korea. The ideal candidate is strategic, analytical, and experienced in the beauty category, with a deep understanding of K-beauty and both retailer and e-commerce operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and negotiate new brand partnerships and develop curated assortments aligned with company goals.
  • Maintain and grow existing brand relationships through strategic account support, including business reviews, performance optimization, and SKU expansion.
  • Work cross-functionally with U.S. and Korean Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and CX teams to coordinate product launches and marketing initiatives.
  • Analyze category and SKU-level performance to inform assortment and discontinuation strategies.
  • Lead the development and launch of exclusive sets or new SKUs in collaboration with brand partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support strategic decision-making and brand positioning.
  • Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly KPI reporting and insights to internal teams and brand partners.
  • Act as a liaison between Korean brand partners and U.S. teams to ensure communication is clear, timely, and actionable.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 4–5 years of relevant experience in merchandising, buying, or brand management (beauty industry preferred)
  • Bilingual fluency in Korean and English (verbal and written)
  • Strong understanding of the Korean beauty industry, product development, and retail landscape
  • E-commerce experience and familiarity with the U.S. retail and distribution environment
  • Proven track record in brand relationship management and business development
  • Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and retail math
  • Highly organized, self-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced global environment

Additional Notes

This is an independent contractor role. The selected contractor will operate with autonomy and discretion in how work is completed, while remaining responsible for fulfilling agreed-upon deliverables and timelines. While Soko Glam may propose general collaboration windows to facilitate communication with internal stakeholders and external partners, the contractor retains control over their schedule.

The contractor will also:

  • Submit a monthly invoice for services rendered, in accordance with the scope of work and hours mutually agreed upon.
  • Not be subject to performance evaluations, annual reviews, or other assessments typically associated with an employment relationship.
  • Not be eligible for employee benefits, including paid leave, severance, health insurance, or retirement contributions.
  • Utilize their own tools, equipment, and resources in the performance of services, unless otherwise agreed upon for operational efficiency (e.g., the use of a company email address for brand and communication consistency).

This position is classified as an independent contractor engagement and does not constitute an employment relationship under the Labor Standards Act of South Korea.

머천다이징 및 브랜드 파트너십 매니저 (프리랜서 계약직)

📍 근무지: 대한민국 서울 (선릉)
📅 계약 기간: 6~12개월 (조정 가능)
🕒 예상 근무 시간: 주당 약 40시간
📩 보고 대상: 머천다이징 및 마케팅 부문 부사장
💼 계약 형태: 프리랜서 계약직 (월 단위 고정 수수료 / 경쟁력 있는 보수 조건)


회사 소개

Soko Glam은 K-뷰티를 글로벌 시장에 소개하고자 2012년에 설립된 한국 뷰티 제품 큐레이션 및 유통 전문 기업입니다. ‘좋은 피부의 날은 누구에게나 가능하다’는 미션 아래, 신중한 제품 큐레이션, 교육 콘텐츠, 진정성 있는 브랜드 스토리텔링을 통해 K-뷰티를 전 세계에 알리고 있습니다. 현재 이커머스, 도매, 글로벌 리테일 파트너십을 아우르는 다양한 유통 채널을 통해 글로벌 입지를 지속적으로 확장하고 있습니다.


포지션 개요

머천다이징 및 브랜드 파트너십 매니저는 Soko Glam의 상품 전략 수립 및 실행, 그리고 전략적 브랜드 파트너십 관리를 통해 미국 및 글로벌 시장에서의 성장을 견인하는 핵심 역할을 합니다. 신규 브랜드 발굴, 계약 체결, 성과 분석, SKU 구성 관리 등을 포함한 전반적인 브랜드 운영을 담당하며, 한국과 미국의 다양한 부서와 긴밀히 협업합니다. K-뷰티 및 이커머스에 대한 깊은 이해를 바탕으로 한 전략적 사고와 실행력이 요구되는 역할입니다.


주요 업무
  • 회사의 목표와 연계된 SKU 구성 및 신규 브랜드 파트너십 발굴 및 계약 협상
  • 정기적인 비즈니스 리뷰, 성과 최적화, SKU 확장 등을 통해 기존 브랜드와의 관계 유지 및 성장
  • 한국 및 미국 내 머천다이징, 마케팅, 운영, 고객경험 팀과 협업하여 제품 론칭 및 마케팅 캠페인 실행
  • 카테고리 및 SKU별 성과 분석을 통해 품목 구성 및 단종 전략 수립
  • 브랜드 및 내부 이해관계자와의 협업을 통해 새로운 제품 또는 단독 세트 기획 및 출시 주도
  • 시장 조사 및 경쟁사 분석을 통해 브랜드 전략 및 큐레이션 방향 제시
  • 주간, 월간, 분기별 KPI 리포트 작성 및 인사이트 제공
  • 한국 브랜드 파트너와 미국 팀 간의 커뮤니케이션 허브 역할 수행
자격 요건
  • 학사 학위 필수
  • 머천다이징, 바잉, 또는 브랜드 관리 관련 경력 4~5년 (뷰티 업계 우대)
  • 한국어 및 영어 모두 능통 (말/글)
  • 한국 뷰티 산업 및 유통 구조에 대한 깊은 이해
  • 미국 시장 이커머스 및 리테일 유통 환경에 대한 이해
  • 브랜드 파트너십 및 비즈니스 개발 경험
  • 뛰어난 분석력, 프로젝트 관리 능력, 커뮤니케이션 스킬
  • Excel 활용 능숙자 (피벗 테이블, VLOOKUP 등), 소매 수학 기본 이해
  • 체계적이고 독립적으로 업무를 수행하며 글로벌 환경에서의 유연성 보유

기타 안내사항

본 포지션은 프리랜서 계약직이며, 계약자는 아래와 같은 조건 하에 업무를 수행하게 됩니다:

  • 상호 합의된 업무 범위 및 시간에 따라 매월 인보이스를 제출합니다.
  • 근로계약 관계가 아니므로 성과 평가, 연간 리뷰, 승진 등의 인사제도는 적용되지 않습니다.
  • 유급 휴가, 퇴직금, 건강보험, 연금 등 일반적인 직원 복리후생은 제공되지 않습니다.
  • 업무 수행에 필요한 장비 및 리소스는 본인이 제공하며, 필요한 경우 브랜드 일관성과 커뮤니케이션 효율성을 위해 회사 이메일 계정을 사용할 수 있습니다.
  • Soko Glam은 원활한 협업을 위해 기본적인 협업 시간대를 제안할 수 있으나, 계약자는 자율적으로 일정을 조율하여 업무를 수행할 수 있습니다.

※ 본 포지션은 「근로기준법」상 고용계약 관계에 해당하지 않는 프리랜서 계약으로 분류됩니다.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
38 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Soko Glam is your most trusted online beauty shop and lifestyle brand, with the best selection of Korean beauty products and content. Based in New York City, the Soko Glam team travels to Seoul regularly to scour the Korean skin care and makeup market, consult industry/product experts, and meet tastemakers to bring back a selection of beauty products that are truly tried, used, and trusted by Korean women. Soko Glam's Co-Founder and Curator is Charlotte Cho, who is (among other awesome things) a board certified esthetician, and the author of The Little Book of Skin Care: Korean Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin and The Little Book of Jeong. She personally tests and reviews every single product before it is selected for the Soko Glam community. Soko Glam launched in 2012 and is the pioneer in K-Beauty in the U.S. and one of the fastest growing brands in New York City. Known for popularizing the 10-Step Korean Skin Care Routine, Soko Glam has been featured in major publications including The New York Times, Vogue, Elle, Allure, Into The Gloss, Bloomberg, Refinery29, and more, helping millions adapt the Korean “skin-first” philosophy to their daily routine. Here at Soko Glam, we are a lean team that packs a BIG punch. We move fast, smart, and like to think outside the box - challenging the status quo. We do things differently, pioneer the way, and continue to innovate at every stage of our company. We're obsessed with providing our community with a personal, trustworthy, amazing experience. Our Mission: To help all people believe there are only good (skin) days ahead If you're a great fit for the Team Soko Glam, open positions can be found on our careers page at sokoglam.com or visit https://angel.co/sokoglam. If you are interested in collaborating with Soko Glam, please reach out to [email protected] If you are a retailer interested in carrying brands on Soko Glam, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

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