Principal, Brand Management [L6-I] (RSA Global Sourcing)

The role

This person will lead category growth by discovering global brands, distributors, and parallel importers. They will manage the end-to-end import process and negotiate business terms with suppliers.

What you will do

• Discover global brands, distributors, and parallel importers to lead category growth
• Analyze market trends for Grocery, Home & Kitchen, Leisure, and Consumer Electronics
• Lead negotiations with suppliers on price, volume, product composition, and marketing support
• Expand global product selection to provide diverse overseas shopping experiences
• Manage end-to-end import processes including schedule, customs, and compliance
• Develop strategies for promotions and new product launches with brands
• Manage profitability from a P&L perspective and minimize risks
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Marketing departments

Required qualifications

• 12 or more years of experience in a related field
• Experience in global brand companies, distributors, parallel importers, or retail/e-commerce industry
• Understanding and practical experience in overseas sourcing, importing, and parallel import business
• Business level English and Korean communication skills
• Supplier development and business negotiation skills

Nice to have

• Experience in categories such as food, daily necessities, kitchenware, leisure, sports, electronics, or beauty
• Data-based analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience persuading various stakeholders
• Ability to set priorities and execute in a fast-changing environment
• Strong ownership regarding business growth and customer experience

Before you apply

• This posting is exclusively for internal employees
• Must complete the attached Internal Transfer Request Form
• Must submit via Coupang email address

About the company

Coupang exists to realize customer wonder. It is a fast-growing e-commerce company and a global large-scale listed company based on startup culture.