(Global Publishing Company) Regional Director, Korea & Japan

	2024-03-13

A.   Job Summary:

As a Regional Director, he/she is responsible to demonstrate strong business acumen, ‘can-do’ mindset, resourceful and with proven ability to take the business on the journey where the goal is to create a forward thinking and commercial aligned sales strategy and plans. He/she is knowledgeable of our industry surrounding with children’s educational materials in both print and digital content. He/she is responsible for exploring new opportunities with the sales team, maximize revenue through building sales roadmap; conducting market research; identifying new partners and channels for pre-primary and primary school sectors.

B.   Responsibilities:

1.    Overall responsibility for  business portfolio in the assigned territory/business lines.

2.    Formulate and implement the company’s sales strategies, tactics and plans to achieve overall business targets.

3.    Develop a well-connected network of influencers, supporters or partners in the education space to position Scholastic as a partner of choice for innovative product and services.

4.    Manage sales processes, responsible for building and delivering business goals and develop relationships with customers from all channels including schools, bookstores and distributors.

5.    Build and lead a high functioning, collaborative and results driven sales team.

6.    Develop and maintain a good pedagogical and technical knowledge of all the relevant Scholastic products and services.

7.    Represent the company in liaising with government offices and regulatory bodies.

8.    Work closely with the regional office to ensure alignment of business goals.

C.   Qualifications:

1.    Bachelor’s Degree in Sales & Marketing, International Business, or equivalent.

2.    8-10 years of working experience and 5 years of managerial experience at a multinational company.

D. Skills and Competencies:

1.    Fluent mastery of both English, as well as mature with excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

2.    Demonstrate excellent business and financial acumen.

3.    Must be entrepreneurial and resourceful, and with a keen eye on business opportunities in both B2B and B2C space

4.    Has the intellectual capacity and ability to “hit the ground running” and deliver results quickly and efficiently.

5.    Possess clear personal energy and conviction, able to present their views challenging the status quo in the appropriate way with the intention to innovate and improve.

E.   Travel Requirements:

1.    Frequent state traveling