ArjoHuntleigh is a global medical equipment supplier with revenues of approximately USD1 Billion, employing over 4,500 staff in over 30 countries, and their products being sold in over 100 countries. ArjoHuntleigh offers a broad range of integrated solutions for the care of people with reduced mobility and related conditions, with a product portfolio mainly encompassing medical equipment and solutions for patient handling and hygiene, medical beds and therapeutic surfaces, DVT prevention, disinfection and diagnostics products.
Please visit www.arjohuntleigh.com for further company information.

Job Description

ArjoHuntleigh has operated in Korea for some years through distributors, with only a limited part of their product range on offer. As part of a renewed strategic focus on the Korean market, ArjoHuntleigh is establishing a sales company to provide sales, marketing and technical support, with the commitment to building a significant business over the next few years. To lead this investment and growth, they are looking to appoint a Country Manager as their first employee in Korea.

Reporting to the Regional Managing Director, your main responsibilities will be:

• Establishing a Sales Company in Korea
• Recruitment and broadening of the distributor network
• Ongoing distributor management and support
• Recruitment and management of a sales, marketing and service team
• Assisting distributors to resolve any customer / end-user issues
• Liaising with key accounts
• Supporting marketing and promotional activities
• Maintaining and expanding collaboration and partnerships with clients, agents and turnkey contractors
• Analysing market performance, including new developments and competitive intelligence

Desired Skills & Experience

Requirements:

• 5+ years sales, marketing and distributor management experience
• Industry experience from medical, pharmaceutical, or related healthcare field preferred
• Experience in establishing and maintaining a broad distribution network
• International experience (either study or work), or worked for a multinational company
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Results orientated individual with the ability to work independently and with limited direction
• Can make tough/difficult decisions and has proven to ‘get things done’
• Mature and highly motivated; outgoing and curious personality
• Excellent communication skills in English and Korean

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact
Anthony Modrich at Robert Walters Korea on +82 2 6030 8811 or
send your CV to [email protected]
quoting the Job Reference as “2222324 – The Korea Guide Job Postings”.

Any direct or 3rd party applications sent to ArjoHuntleigh will be forwarded to Robert Walters.

Robert Walters Plc is one of the world’s leading specialist professional recruitment consultancies. Established in 1985 the Group has built a global presence with 46 offices in 22 countries. The Korea business specialises in the recruitment of mid to senior level professionals, with a focus on banking, finance, accounting, IT, sales & marketing, and general management roles.