Chemical Export Sales Manager — Global Chemical Exports (South Korea)

Client: Confidential international chemical distribution and trading organization

Compensation: Base salary in USD plus commission

Job type: Full-time | Remote / field-based

Languages: Professional fluency in Korean and English required

About the Role

A confidential international chemical distribution and trading organization is expanding its Asian sourcing and export operations. This role will develop international customers and expand chemical exports from South Korea into global markets. It is a hands-on, customer-acquisition and revenue-generating sales position for someone who can turn established industry relationships into profitable, long-term business.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new international chemical customers.
• Build a pipeline of buyers, distributors, manufacturers, importers, and traders.
• Convert existing relationships into new commercial opportunities and open new accounts.
• Develop export opportunities across North America, Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, and other markets.
• Present Korean chemical products, prepare quotations, and negotiate pricing and supply terms.
• Manage customer inquiries, sourcing requests, account relationships, cross-selling, and repeat business.
• Maintain relationships with Korean manufacturers and suppliers.
• Monitor pricing, market trends, competitors, and emerging product opportunities.
• Meet individual sales and revenue targets.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in chemical sales, international trading, chemical distribution, or a related commercial role.
• Professional fluency in Korean and English.
• Existing legal authorization to work in South Korea.
• Experience working with chemical manufacturers or distributors.
• Established relationships with chemical buyers or decision-makers.
• Proven ability to develop new customers and generate revenue.
• Strong negotiation, account development, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Target Products

• Industrial and specialty chemicals
• Petrochemicals and solvents
• Process chemicals and chemical raw materials
• Performance chemicals
• Polymers and resins
• Additives and intermediates
• Commodity and specialty products