Korea Sales Manager

    Investing

    South Korea
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    DescriptionInvesting.com, one of the world’s leading financial markets platforms, is looking for a Korea Sales Manager to drive growth in the local Korean market.This is a hands-on, proactive sales role focused on building and expanding our advertiser base in Korea.

    We’re looking for someone deeply connected to the Korean advertising ecosystem (agencies, direct brands, and key decision-makers) who knows how to open doors, create opportunities, and close deals.You will own the local market, grow revenue from existing advertisers, and aggressively pursue new business opportunities.

    What you’ll be doing: Own and grow Investing.com’s commercial activity in the Korean market Leverage your network within Korean advertising agencies and brands to generate new business Proactively identify, approach, and close new advertisers, primarily in the Fintech space (Broker Trading Platforms, eBanks, Crypto Exchanges, etc.) Build and maintain a strong local sales pipeline in collaboration with the SDR team Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to deal closure and payment collection Work closely with Ad Operations to ensure strong campaign delivery and client satisfaction Monitor campaign performance and identify upsell and revenue growth opportunities Develop tailored media plans and budgets aligned with client goals

    What you’ll bring:

    5+ years of experience in digital publishing sales, managing full-cycle sales Strong, active relationships within the Korean advertising market Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding revenue targets Deep understanding of the local digital media landscape in Korea A true “Hunter” mindset - proactive, persistent, and commercially driven Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the local market Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills Analytical and commercially sharp.

    Able to translate data into revenue opportunities Native Korean and high-level English Experience with Salesforce, Goog

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Salesforce

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    Manager-Level

    Departmental buyers and team leads

    Requirements at a Glance

    Experience·5+ years required
    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill
    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Manager

    Team 1:1s5–8/week
    Pipeline reviewDaily
    Deal coaching3–5/week
    Forecasting1×/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

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    SDR Support

    Dedicated prospecting team

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Sales-Management
    Advertising-Sales
    Digital-Sales
    Business-Development
    Fintech-Sales
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    Template question
    Research Investing's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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