Senior Key Account Manager, North America (K-Beauty)

Background

Our client is a fast-growing Korea-based beauty company that develops its own portfolio of K-Beauty brands and exports them to markets around the world. Backed by strong recognition from leading global retailers and international beauty awards, the company has built significant momentum in the North American market and is now accelerating the expansion of its B2B retail business across the region. To lead this next stage of growth, the company is seeking a Senior Key Account Manager, North America to own and scale relationships with its major retail partners in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow strategic B2B key accounts across major North American retail channels (off-price, grocery, drugstore, and mass retail)
• Identify and secure new accounts and distribution partners to expand the company's North American footprint
• Develop and execute the regional sales plan, including forecasting, target-setting, and performance management
• Plan and manage participation in overseas trade shows and industry exhibitions
• Act as the primary commercial liaison between headquarters in Korea and North American retail partners

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above
• 3+ years of experience in international/overseas B2B sales, with a track record of managing key retail accounts
• Experience selling into North American retail channels (Preferred)
  
• Sales experience with beauty or consumer-goods retail channels in North America or Europe (Preferred)
  
• Hands-on experience handling major off-price or national retail chain accounts (Preferred)
  
• Strong English communication skills for direct engagement with global retail partners
  
• Proactive approach to leveraging new tools, technology, and AI to drive process and business innovation (Preferred)
  
• Based in Seoul (Gangnam) with willingness to travel internationally as needed