Regional Commercial Director – Chemical Trading & Export (South Korea)

Client: Confidential global chemical distribution and trading organization

Work Type: Full-time | Remote / Regional Leadership

Languages: Professional fluency in Korean and English required

About the Role

The organization is expanding its sourcing and export operations throughout South Korea. This senior leadership role will develop supplier relationships, expand international sales, build profitable global trade flows, and establish a scalable regional commercial operation. The successful candidate will have an established network of Korean chemical manufacturers, exporters, international buyers, logistics providers, and global customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial growth and export operations throughout South Korea
• Develop regional growth, sourcing, and international business strategies
• Expand exports into North America, Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, and other global markets
• Build strategic relationships with Korean manufacturers, producers, suppliers, and international buyers
• Manage key customer relationships
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a revenue-producing commercial sales team
• Negotiate pricing, supply terms, exclusivity opportunities, and long-term agreements
• Coordinate export logistics, freight forwarding, shipping, customs, and supply chain activities
• Manage forecasts, budgets, gross profit, margins, trade finance, and commercial risk

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in chemical distribution, international trading, chemical manufacturing, or specialty chemicals
• Professional fluency in Korean and English
• Existing legal authorization to work in South Korea
• Significant international chemical export experience
• Established relationships within the Korean chemical manufacturing and supply market
• Proven international sales and revenue generation, with profitable trading relationships
• Strong knowledge of global chemical supply chains, export logistics, payment terms, and trade finance
• Experience leading commercial sales teams and negotiating international agreements

Compensation

• Base salary in USD plus performance- and profit-based participation, commensurate with experience