Country Manager, Korea | Fire Protection & Industrial Safety
📍 Seoul Metropolitan Area, South Korea
A global leader in fire suppression and safety technology is seeking an experienced and commercially driven General Manager to lead its business development and operational activities in South Korea.
This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established international organization and play a key role in driving market growth, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding the company's presence across Korea.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
Develop and execute market growth strategies for Korea
Identify and develop new business opportunities across industrial, commercial, infrastructure, marine, energy, and other key sectors
Build and maintain strong relationships with EPCs, consultants, contractors, system integrators, end-users, and industry stakeholders
Lead technical presentations, commercial discussions, and customer engagement activities
Drive sales growth and market expansion initiatives
General Management & Operations
Oversee local business operations and administrative activities
Manage local stakeholder relationships and support business governance
Coordinate with regional and global teams to ensure alignment with business objectives
Prepare business reports, sales forecasts, and market intelligence updates
Support budgeting, compliance, and operational planning activities
Market & Industry Leadership
Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments
Promote the company's technology and solutions through industry events, seminars, and networking activities
Support strategic initiatives to strengthen brand presence and market positioning
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline
Minimum 10 years of experience in Business Development, Sales Leadership, Country Management, or General Management
Experience within Fire Protection, Fire Safety, Building Technologies, Industrial Solutions, Engineering, Infrastructure, or related industries preferred
Strong network within the Korean construction, industrial, engineering, or safety sectors
Proven track record of driving business growth and managing key customer relationships
Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and lead commercial discussions
Fluent Korean and business-level English
Preferred Background, Professionals from industries such as:
Fire Protection & Fire Suppression
Building Technologies
Industrial Safety Solutions
Engineering & Construction
EPC
Data Center Infrastructure
Energy & Industrial Projects
Experience with companies such as Johnson Controls (Tyco), Honeywell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Carrier, Fike, Minimax, Kidde, Chubb, or similar organizations would be highly advantageous.
What's on Offer
Opportunity to lead and develop the Korean business of a globally recognized organization
Regional and global exposure
Strong growth potential and autonomy
Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives
Contact:
Jason Lee, Associate Director - JAC Recruitment Korea
📩 jason.lee@jac-recruitment.com
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