Associate Manager, Business Development

Klook
Klook

Sales & Business Development · Full-time

South Korea

Posted on Sep 17, 2026
Associate Manager, Business Development
Full-time|Sales & Business Development|Car Services|South Korea
Posted on 2026-09-16
Associate Manager, Business Development
Full-time|Sales & Business Development|Car Services|South Korea
Posted on 2026-09-16
Job description

Job Responsibilities:

-Own the business and operational performance of Klook’s Car supply in Korea. Use key metrics to improve price competitiveness, availability and inventory health, as well as supplier service quality.

-Build and manage strong relationships with local suppliers. Identify issues early, develop practical solutions, and improve both customer value and supplier operating efficiency.

-Identify, acquire and onboard local suppliers based on market demand. Negotiate product, pricing and commercial terms; lead suppliers through onboarding to ensure competitive, market-ready products.

-Demonstrate strong commercial insight: monitor the Korean mobility and travel market, analyse industry developments and competitor activity, and turn findings into effective supply strategies.

-Prepare clear business reviews and work plans for internal stakeholders and external decision-makers.

Requirements:

-3+ years of experience in business development, supplier acquisition/management, marketplace or e-commerce. Proven ability to build a pipeline through cold outreach and win new partners.

-Strong commercial judgement, negotiation capability and external stakeholder management skills. Experience in car rental, private transfer, travel, mobility or other supply-heavy businesses is a plus.

-Strong learning agility, cross-functional collaboration and teamwork. You enjoy solving ambiguous business and operational problems.

-Korean language requirement: Native Korean, or professional working proficiency in Korean (TOPIK Level 6 or equivalent) for Chinese candidates. Must be able to independently conduct supplier outreach, business negotiations, onboarding discussions and written communication in Korean.

-Professional working proficiency in English, both spoken and written. Mandarin Chinese is a plus.

-Comfortable with data analysis and proficient in common business productivity tools (e.g., Excel and presentation tools).

Klook is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented and passionate people of all backgrounds. We believe that a joyful workplace is an inclusive workplace, one where employees from all walks of life have an equal opportunity to thrive. We’re dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive culture where everyone belongs.

Klook does not accept unsolicited resumes from any temporary staffing agency, placement service or professional recruiter (“Agency”). Klook will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes.

An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Klook’s Talent Acquisition Team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed agreement for service and in response to a specific job opening for which the Agency has been requested to submit resumes for. Klook will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place or does not comply with the foregoing.

Job Responsibilities:

-Own the business and operational performance of Klook’s Car supply in Korea. Use key metrics to improve price competitiveness, availability and inventory health, as well as supplier service quality.

-Build and manage strong relationships with local suppliers. Identify issues early, develop practical solutions, and improve both customer value and supplier operating efficiency.

-Identify, acquire and onboard local suppliers based on market demand. Negotiate product, pricing and commercial terms; lead suppliers through onboarding to ensure competitive, market-ready products.

-Demonstrate strong commercial insight: monitor the Korean mobility and travel market, analyse industry developments and competitor activity, and turn findings into effective supply strategies.

-Prepare clear business reviews and work plans for internal stakeholders and external decision-makers.

Requirements:

-3+ years of experience in business development, supplier acquisition/management, marketplace or e-commerce. Proven ability to build a pipeline through cold outreach and win new partners.

-Strong commercial judgement, negotiation capability and external stakeholder management skills. Experience in car rental, private transfer, travel, mobility or other supply-heavy businesses is a plus.

-Strong learning agility, cross-functional collaboration and teamwork. You enjoy solving ambiguous business and operational problems.

-Korean language requirement: Native Korean, or professional working proficiency in Korean (TOPIK Level 6 or equivalent) for Chinese candidates. Must be able to independently conduct supplier outreach, business negotiations, onboarding discussions and written communication in Korean.

-Professional working proficiency in English, both spoken and written. Mandarin Chinese is a plus.

-Comfortable with data analysis and proficient in common business productivity tools (e.g., Excel and presentation tools).

Klook is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented and passionate people of all backgrounds. We believe that a joyful workplace is an inclusive workplace, one where employees from all walks of life have an equal opportunity to thrive. We’re dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive culture where everyone belongs.

Klook does not accept unsolicited resumes from any temporary staffing agency, placement service or professional recruiter (“Agency”). Klook will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes.

An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Klook’s Talent Acquisition Team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed agreement for service and in response to a specific job opening for which the Agency has been requested to submit resumes for. Klook will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place or does not comply with the foregoing.

Job info
Job title
Job title
Associate Manager, Business Development
Associate Manager, Business Development
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Sales & Business Development
Sales & Business Development
Department
Department
Car Services
Car Services
Work location
Work location
South Korea
South Korea
Posted on
Posted on
2026-09-16
2026-09-16