Over de vacature

*Key Responsibilities:

*1. Distribution partner management and performance monitoring

• Act as the day-to-day contact for distribution partners in the Netherlands and other countries, building strong and productive working relationships.
• Support the Head of Sales in negotiating, agreeing and following up on commercial plans, listings, promotional calendars and trade terms with partners.
• Prepare and lead regular business reviews with partners; track agreed actions through to completion.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators across European markets, including sales volume, sell-in and sell-out, retail penetration, distribution coverage and promotional effectiveness.
• Build and maintain reporting and tracking tools; turn partner and retailer data into clear insight and practical recommendations for the Head of Sales.
• Flag performance gaps early and propose corrective commercial actions with the partners concerned. *2. Channel and market development

• Drive the development of distribution and retail channels with the objective of expanding coverage across all European countries.
• Identify, evaluate and help onboard new distributors, wholesalers, retailers and e-commerce operators in target markets.
• Support country-by-country market entry planning, including channel prioritisation, listing targets and launch sequencing. *3. Brand and product promotion

• Develop and propose ideas to promote the products within the different cultural dynamics of the territory, adapting activity to local consumer habits, retail environments and channel structures.
• Work with marketing and with distribution partners on trade marketing, in-store activation, sampling, exhibitions and digital activity. *4. Supply, order and inventory management

• Secure a reliable flow of product supply by monitoring order status, production and shipping schedules, and inventory levels at both partner and company level.
• Coordinate forecasts and purchase orders between distribution partners and the supply side in South Korea.
• Identify supply risks - shortages, delays, over-stock, short shelf life - and take or escalate the required intervention on time. *5. Internal and cross-company communication

• Communicate and coordinate across internal teams and group companies, including the mother company and supplier in South Korea.
• Translate and align commercial, marketing and operational requirements between European partners and Korean stakeholders, bridging both language and business-practice differences.
• Prepare reports, updates and presentations for management in Europe and Korea. *6. Project timeline management and ad hoc problem solving

• Manage the timelines of relevant projects — new market entries, product launches, packaging and labelling compliance, retailer listings and promotional activity.
• Keep all parties aligned on deadlines, deliverables and dependencies, and report progress against plan.
• Resolve day-to-day commercial, operational and administrative issues as they arise, taking ownership until the matter is closed.
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities in line with the needs of a growing business.

Requirements

*Essential

• *Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in sales, distribution, channel management, business development or a comparable commercial role.

• *Languages: Fluent or native level of Korean and English,

• both spoken and written. The role requires daily communication in both languages.
  • *Partner management: Demonstrated experience of working with distributors, importers, wholesalers or retail customers.

• Location: Living in or near Amsterdam.*

• (Candidates living outside the Randstad area, or outside of the Netherlands will not be considered.
  • *Analytical skills:

• Confident working with sales and market data; able to build, monitor and interpret KPIs and present findings clearly. Strong Excel skills.
  • *Organisation:

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and follow-through.
  • *Autonomy:

• Self-starting and pragmatic, comfortable in a lean team where responsibilities are broad and priorities shift.
  • *Mobility:

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within Europe and the United Kingdom.
  • *Right to work: Valid right to live and work in the Netherlands. [

• Visa sponsorship available depending on personal circumstances of each candidate] *Desirable

• *Experience in FMCG, food and beverage, or Asian food categories.

*• Existing knowledge of the European and/or UK retail and grocery landscape.

*• Experience working between European and Korean (or other Asian) business cultures.

• Familiarity with supply chain, import, EU food labelling or regulatory compliance.
*• Additional European languages (Dutch, German, French).

• Bachelor's degree in business, international trade, marketing or a related field.

Benefits

• Full time employment (40 hours/week) on a contract directly with the copmany;
• 25 holiday days per year, based on full-time employment;
• 8% holiday allowance;
• One working-from-home day per week after onboarding is complete;
• Working hours fixed: 08:00–17:00;
• Travel reimbursement of €0.25 per kilometre or reimbursement of public transport costs;
• Company Laptop provided;
• Performance-related bonus to be reviewed after successful completion of the first-year contract. What this job can offer:
• A visible, high-ownership role at the centre of a brand launch across Europe.
• Direct working relationship with the Head of Sales and exposure to group management in Korea.
• The opportunity to shape the European distribution footprint from an early stage. #

Application Procedure

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Over de vacature

Key Responsibilities: 1. Digital and social media lead
• Own and grow the products presence across Instagram, TikTok, Threads, X and YouTube.
• Create culture-first content tailored to the MZ generation and K-pop fandoms, adapted to the different cultural dynamics of each European market.
• Build and manage the European content calendar in line with the launch and promotional plan agreed with sales. 2. Trade and B2B communications
• Develop marketing collateral, pitch decks, sell-in stories and B2B narratives that support the Head of Sales and the sales team in securing placements with major retail, wholesale and e-commerce customers.
• Equip distribution partners with brand assets, localised materials, product information and activation toolkits for their own customer negotiations.
• Translate consumer traction and campaign results into evidence retail buyers will act on. 3. Event and experiential marketing
• Plan and execute high-impact campaigns, pop-ups and experiential activity
• Run in-store and channel activation with distribution partners: sampling, tastings, displays, point-of-sale materials and trade shows. 4. B2C community building
• Craft messaging that resonates with our three core audiences: K-pop fans, trend-conscious MZ generation consumers, and health-conscious consumers looking for functional, guilt-free options.
• Manage community engagement and respond to fandom dynamics quickly and authentically. 5. Agency and budget management
• Brief, contract and manage external social media, creative, PR and event agencies from initiation through to execution and KPI tracking.
• Manage the marketing budget against plan and report on spend efficiency. 6. Brand guardianship and compliance
• Ensure all communications align with the brand identity, the “inspired by BTS” partnership guidelines, and the brand and asset usage rules set by the group in South Korea.
• Account for regional market nuances, including packaging and compliance messaging such as the German recycling system, and local claims requirements for functional beverages. 7. Performance measurement and cross-company communication
• Track and report campaign KPIs — reach, engagement, community growth, conversion and campaign contribution to sell-out — and use the findings to sharpen the next campaign.
• Coordinate across international time zones with the parent company, aligning European activity with global brand direction.

Requirements

Essential
• Experience: 3+ years in marketing communications, social media management, PR or brand marketing.
• Cultural fluency: Deep understanding of K-pop fandom dynamics, MZ generation lifestyle trends and viral social media mechanics, with a feel for how to build hype authentically.
• Languages: Fluent or native English and Korean
• Location: The candidate must live in or near to Amsterdam (Candidate outside of the Randstad area, or the Netherlands will not be considered for this role)
• Platform mastery: Expert-level knowledge of TikTok, Instagram and X , with a portfolio of creative campaigns or community management results.
• Event execution: Proven experience organising fast-paced experiential marketing, pop-up events or out-of-home advertising campaigns.
• Agency management: Ability to manage external social media or creative agencies from contract initiation and briefing through to execution and KPI tracking.
• B2B and B2C agility: Ability to translate consumer hype into compelling B2B sales narratives for retail buyers and distribution partners.
• Mindset: Entrepreneurial, hands-on and highly adaptable; comfortable in a fast-paced venture environment and coordinating across international time zones.
• Right to work: Valid right to live and work in the Netherlands.[The company can provide visa sponsorship depending on the candidate’s qualification] Preferred
• Category: Experience in FMCG , food and beverage, or the entertainment and music industry.
• Creative skills: Proficiency in video editing and/or Adobe Photoshop, for quick content iterations, social assets and business presentations.
• Trade marketing: Experience working with distributors or retail customers on joint activation.

Benefits

• Full time employment (40 hours/week) on a contract directly with the copmany;
• 25 holiday days per year, based on full-time employment;
• 8% holiday allowance;
• One working-from-home day per week after onboarding is complete;
• Working hours fixed: 08:00–17:00;
• Travel reimbursement of €0.25 per kilometre or reimbursement of public transport costs;
• Company Laptop provided;
• Performance-related bonus to be reviewed after successful completion of the first-year contract. What this job can offer:
• Ownership of the brand voice for a major European launch, from day one.
• Growth opportunities internally and globally
• A start-up environment backed by the resources of a global food and beverage group.
• Direct working relationship with the Head of Sales and exposure to group management in Korea and the US.

Application Procedure

If you are interested in this vacancy, you can apply by clicking on the button above. By clicking on apply, you agree to our privacy commitment and terms and conditions . Your application will be sent directly to the recruiter in charge. IMPORTANT: if you are not yet registered with Undutchables we kindly ask you to do so. Your information will be handled in the strictest confidence and your CV will not be sent to a company unless you have given prior permission. Curious about how the recruitment process works within Undutchables, click here to read more.