Assistant Manager, Business Development

Role Overview: As the Assistant Business Development and Marketing Manager, you'll play a crucial role in supporting initiatives to cultivate and engage with business partners, contributing to the expansion of our company's reach and impact. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging your strong communication skills and strategic mindset to drive results.

Responsibilities:

• Support VMI installation projects by managing contracts, sourcing, system integration, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, both within and outside the company, to ensure efficient setup, coordinate activities in related departments, and execute VMI operations.
• Report on project workflows, estimated outcomes, and risks to management, escalating issues as necessary.
• Conduct market research to stay abreast of industry trends and competitor activities.
• Manage customer purchase orders (POs), coordinate delivery schedules, and monitor and oversee payment processes for cost savings and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee order flows and monitor purchase order statuses to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in formulating and implementing procurement strategies to support business growth.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers, cross-functional teams, vendors, and key stakeholders, ensuring exceptional supply chain efficiency for the customer.
• Support data analysis efforts to identify areas for improvement and assist in implementing corrective measures.
• Support senior management in various business development initiatives and projects.
• Ger Reports on key procurement/deliveries/results on a weekly basis, and stay up to date on industry trends and supply base.
• Collect and voice options when the revision and/or establishment of new work procedures are needed.
• Demonstrated ability to report to work on a regular and consistent bases; and follow company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in business development.
• Professional proficiency in Korean and English (both written and spoken).
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting business development, sales, and procurement activities.
• Strong understanding of business development principles and practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of market research and analysis techniques.
• Strategic thinking with a proactive approach to identifying business opportunities.
• Strong project management skills.
• Familiarity with the MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), procurement, supply chain, and logistics.
• Experience in the battery and Automobile/EV industry is a plus.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• PTOs (Vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave)
• WFH

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Business development: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Korean (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elizabethtown, KY 42701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $60,000