Business Development Associate

<p data-path-to-node="0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>[This is a fixed-term position.]</strong></span></p> <p data-path-to-node="0">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.</p> <p data-path-to-node="1"> </p> <p data-path-to-node="1"><strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="0">Job Description</strong></p> <p data-path-to-node="1"><strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="0">Local Partnerships & Collaborations (50%)</strong></p> <ul> <li data-path-to-node="2,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="2,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Partner Sourcing & Strategy:</strong> Identify and research Korean brands, artists, creators, and entertainment IPs that align with consumer trends and CASETiFY’s target demographic.</li> <li data-path-to-node="2,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="2,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Project Execution:</strong> Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of local capsule collections, coordinating product development, sampling, creative approvals, and production timelines.</li> <li data-path-to-node="2,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="2,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Go-to-Market (GTM) Coordination:</strong> Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, PR, Retail, Global) to execute launch strategies, track deliverables, and conduct post-launch analysis.</li> <li data-path-to-node="2,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="2,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Commercial & Licensing Support:</strong> Assist with proposal development, contract preparation, commercial documentation, and day-to-day partner communication.</li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="3"><strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">Wholesale & B2B Business (50%)</strong></p> <ul> <li data-path-to-node="4,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="4,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Account Management:</strong> Serve as the primary operational contact for telecom, corporate, and strategic retail partners, handling daily inquiries and relationship maintenance.</li> <li data-path-to-node="4,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="4,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Order & Supply Chain Fulfillment:</strong> Process purchase orders (POs), confirm pricing, coordinate inventory allocation, and track shipments, deliveries, and invoicing.</li> <li data-path-to-node="4,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="4,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Business Development Support:</strong> Assist in building commercial proposals, quotations, and execution plans for bulk purchases, corporate gifting, and seasonal retail programs.</li> <li data-path-to-node="4,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="4,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Performance Tracking:</strong> Monitor wholesale sales, track account balances, forecast demand, and generate regular business performance reports for leadership.</li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="5"> </p> <p data-path-to-node="5"><strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="0"> Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li data-path-to-node="6,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Experience:</strong> 2+ years in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Collaboration, Wholesale, B2B Sales, or Project Management.</li> <li data-path-to-node="6,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,1,0" data-index-in-n