Account Manager, Korea, HNC

Job title – Account Manager, Korea, HNC

Location – Seoul, South Korea

Join us to shape market growth and build lasting customer partnerships. You will expand our product portfolio, win new business, and create tailored solutions that deliver real value. Lead local sales strategy, influence forecasting and planning, and turn market insights into meaningful commercial impact.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Drive direct and distributor sales in the assigned territory, achieving volume, pricing, and expense targets.
• Develop and execute Customer Action Plans, commercial proposals, contracts, and negotiations in line with agreed strategies.
• Grow the business by identifying new customers, promoting innovation, supporting overseas opportunities, and strengthening the dsm-firmenich brand.
• Monitor sales performance, customer demand, competitor activity, and pricing trends, taking corrective action when needed.
• Maintain accurate CRM pipelines and visit reports, update sales forecasts, and collaborate with logistics and other teams through the IBP process.
• Build strong relationships across customer organizations, coordinate technical and after-sales support, resolve complaints promptly, and follow all SHE policies.

We offer:

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty \- explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in science/technology or business-related field
• 5-12 years of relevant work experience in sales of dietary supplements either at contracting manufacturing organization, or food industry
• Knowledge of industry and markets, in-depth know-how about products and/or applications
• Native level Korean and English communication skills to work with internal and external stakeholder.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Team Player. Negotiation skills.
• Ability to perform under stress, initiative and have experiences in working abroad.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.