Marketing Specialist
Employer · Izisurf
Sales representative
Business analystFull-timeBudapest
The Business Development Associate will be responsible for identifying prospective business partners, developing commercial relationships, supporting partnership negotiations, and expanding Izisurf's presence across domestic and international markets.
Tasks
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across K-beauty, K-fashion, K-food, entertainment, lifestyle, and e-commerce industries.
- Research prospective brands, suppliers, manufacturers, agencies, distributors, and strategic partners.
- Conduct outbound business development activities through email, LinkedIn, phone calls, networking events, and industry conferences.
- Schedule and participate in introductory meetings, business presentations, and partnership discussions.
- Develop and maintain an active pipeline of prospective customers and commercial partners.
- Prepare business proposals, partnership presentations, quotations, and commercial documentation.
- Support negotiations, contract execution, and partnership onboarding.
- Follow up consistently with prospective partners to accelerate commercial opportunities and establish long-term business relationships.
- Identify and engage Korean and international brands seeking greater market exposure and customer acquisition.
- Develop partnerships with beauty, fashion, food, and lifestyle companies interested in creator-driven marketing and social commerce.
- Support relationships with manufacturers, OEM/ODM suppliers, distributors, and fulfillment partners.
- Coordinate with brand partners to identify opportunities for product launches, promotional campaigns, and marketplace participation.
- Assist in developing joint marketing initiatives, sponsorship arrangements, and revenue-sharing partnerships.
- Maintain relationships with existing partners and identify opportunities for account expansion.
- Identify prospective content creators, influencers, talent agencies, and creator communities across major social media platforms.
- Conduct outreach to creators and influencers interested in joining the Izisurf ecosystem.
- Develop collaboration opportunities involving sponsored content, affiliate commerce, livestream shopping, and brand campaigns.
- Support creator onboarding, partnership coordination, and campaign execution.
- Work with creators and brands to develop mutually beneficial commercial relationships.
- Coordinate with internal marketing and content teams to support creator engagement and partnership growth.
- Research emerging trends in K-culture, creator commerce, social media, and international consumer markets.
- Identify new geographic markets, customer segments, and partnership opportunities.
- Conduct competitor research and analyze relevant business models, pricing structures, and partnership strategies.
- Support international business expansion through prospect identification and market-specific outreach.
- Monitor developments in influencer marketing, e-commerce, consumer behavior, and digital entertainment.
- Provide actionable recommendations based on market research and commercial feedback.
- Maintain accurate records of prospects, partnership discussions, outreach activities, and commercial opportunities using CRM systems.
- Track sales pipeline activities, conversion rates, partnership progress, and business development performance.
- Prepare weekly activity reports and periodic business development updates.
- Coordinate with marketing, operations, product, and leadership teams to ensure effective partnership execution.
- Support the preparation of partnership agreements, onboarding materials, and internal business documentation.
- Identify operational challenges and recommend improvements to business development processes.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of professional experience in business development, sales, partnerships, account management, or a related commercial role.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrated experience in prospecting, outbound outreach, relationship development, and commercial negotiations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to communicate professionally with executives, brand representatives, business owners, and external partners.
- Experience preparing business proposals, presentations, and commercial correspondence.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to