Venture Manager (Korea)

About the role

This position translates founder strategy into tangible business units and measurable outcomes that define the company's trajectory. You will own the end-to-end execution of marketing initiatives that connect our solutions to the world's largest advertisers. The role requires synthesizing ambiguous AdTech challenges into structured, testable hypotheses using proven innovation frameworks. You will act as the primary strategic partner for key advertisers, guiding them from initial exploration to full implementation. Success in this role is defined by your ability to drive measurable outcomes that scale across a user base exceeding 70 million. You will leverage data and market intelligence to identify opportunities and shape the strategic direction of our Korean market presence. This position demands comfort with ambiguity and the discipline to build results-driven systems from the ground up. You will own the narrative of our brand in Korea, ensuring it resonates with both partners and stakeholders.

Key facts

Location: South Korea

Engagement: Full-time

Compensation: €75000 to €100000

Degree requirement stated; Visa: Employment Pass required

What you'll do

Orchestrate marketing campaigns that deliver outcomes to the world's largest advertisers, reaching users beyond 70 million through diversified streams.

Generate advertiser outcomes by deploying content, paid media, events, and search strategies that serve a global user base exceeding 70 million.

Establish and complete relationships with high-value clients, managing a full lifecycle from initial discovery to post-campaign analysis and retention.

Analyze complex market trends and intricate datasets to uncover insights that inform bold strategic choices and business pivots.

Champion innovation by applying Design Thinking and Lean Startup methodologies to solve ambiguous and undefined AdTech business challenges.

Interpret evolving market dynamics to construct strategic narratives that guide product positioning and commercial expansion in Korea.

Evaluate the performance of every initiative, retaining only the tactics that prove effective and scaling them for maximum impact.

Build the commercial credibility of the brand by demonstrating mastery over end-to-end project lifecycles with enterprise-level stakeholders.

Identify gaps in the current market landscape and architect new venture opportunities that align with the long-term vision of the founder.

Serve as the operational arm of the founder's strategy, translating high-level concepts into executable plans with clear metrics and ownership.

Maintain strict adherence to visa regulations by securing an Employment Pass as a mandatory requirement for employment.

Contribute to the global reputation of the company by ensuring that every campaign and client interaction reflects excellence and reliability.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required; The exact field must be verified through your academic credentials.

You must demonstrate a track record of progressing initiatives from zero to one in strategic consulting or high-growth startup environments.

Experience must involve navigating ambiguous contexts where standard playbooks do not exist and outcomes are uncertain.

You must possess the capacity to analyze market trends and complex datasets to extract strategic insights that drive decisions.

Mastery of managing high-stakes client relationships across the complete project lifecycle is a non-negotiable requirement.

You must have the ability to solve unclear AdTech business challenges using innovation frameworks such as Design Thinking and Lean Startup.

A proven history of delivering measurable outcomes that impact pipeline and revenue is essential for success in this role.

Commercial acumen and the ability to translate data into actionable business strategies are mandatory qualifications.

Nice to have

Channel expertise in digital advertising combined with a deep commercial understanding of the Korean market.

Prior experience working with global Advertisers in fast-paced technology or media environments.

A portfolio of campaigns that demonstrate experimentation, rapid iteration, and the retention of high-performing tactics.

Practical notes

An Employment Pass is mandatory for this position according to visa rules.

Typical interview steps

Marketing interviews often include a portfolio review, a campaign exercise, and analytics questions. Candidates may be asked to plan a launch, write a brief, or improve a funnel. Some loops include a presentation. Results from past campaigns carry the most weight. Interviewers ask about specific campaigns you ran and what the numbers said. Preparing a short case of one campaign with its results is strong preparation.

Good to know

Marketing teams often run experiments on a weekly basis and retain only the work that proves effective. Channel expertise combined with commercial understanding frequently stands out in candidate profiles. General knowledge about marketing roles shows that careers grow through measurable impact on pipeline and revenue. Marketers usually begin as generalists before focusing on a specialty as they advance. Measured impact on pipeline and revenue drives progression. Marketing careers reward measurable results and adaptability. Channel experience plus business sense usually beats a general resume.

Questions to ask

Good questions to ask the employer in the interview: what does success look like in the first six months, how is the team structured, what is the current biggest challenge, and how are decisions made. Asking about growth paths and the review process is also well received. Employers expect questions, and good ones show preparation.

Career growth

Marketing careers move from associate to manager, director, and VP levels. Specializations include growth, brand, product marketing, and content. Generalists often start, then specialize as they advance. Measured impact on pipeline and revenue drives progression. Marketing careers reward measurable results and adaptability. Channel experience plus business sense usually beats a general resume.