Market Area Manager, South Korea

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive market‑level sales performance in the South Korea, including sales pipeline growth, order intake and revenue across the full Energy Systems portfolio.
• Develop and execute a country market strategy aligned with regional and global Energy Systems priorities.
• Identify and act on market opportunities, including customer investment plans, regulatory and policy developments, and competitive dynamics in the South Korean energy sector.
• Actively manage the sales funnel, ensuring high‑quality opportunities, disciplined follow‑up and timely conversion from early engagement through contract award.
• Drive cross‑ and up‑selling by mobilising DNV’s capabilities across Business Areas, Business Units and Services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, regulators and industry stakeholders, positioning DNV as a trusted partner in the South Korean energy transition.
• Act as project sponsor for key or complex projects, ensuring delivery quality, consistency and customer satisfaction.
• Represent the voice of the market and the customer internally, contributing market insight to regional planning, prioritisation and decision‑making.
• The role reports to the Regional Business Development Director and works closely with regional and global Energy Systems teams.
• Join DNV to play a meaningful role in South Korea’s energy transition, working at the forefront of renewables, energy storage, and power system development. You will engage with leading energy players, apply global expertise to local challenges, and contribute to projects that support sustainable growth, energy security, and decarbonisation.
• DNV offers a strong values‑based culture, long‑term perspective, and opportunities for professional growth within a globally respected energy advisory organisation.
  
  

What we offer

• We offer flexible work arrangements that help employees maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal life while staying productive.
• Paid leave including annual, parental, sick, marriage, maternity, religious, and extended illness leave.
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and their families, ensuring access to healthcare.
• Enhanced maternity support for employee well-being.
• Insurance including life insurance, accident insurance, and travel insurance.
• Additional perks such as long service awards, professional membership support, mobile phone reimbursement, lens and glasses reimbursement.
• Profit-sharing program to share in the organization’s success.
  
  

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About You

Background Requirements:

• Proven experience in business development, sales, market management and/or key account management within the energy, infrastructure or related technical sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships at multiple levels, including senior stakeholders.
• Experience driving sales pipeline development, order intake and revenue growth in a competitive market environment.
• Exposure to the renewable energy and/or power sector, with understanding of project‑based sales and long sales cycles.
• Experience working across cross‑functional and multidisciplinary teams, and influencing without direct line management responsibility.
• Prior experience managing or coaching others is an advantage but not mandatory.
  
  

Skills Required

• Strong commercial and market awareness, with the ability to translate customer needs into value‑adding solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging customers, partners and internal teams.
• Structured and disciplined approach to sales execution and opportunity management.
• Comfortable working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) as the primary tool for managing accounts, opportunities and pipeline.
• Proficient in standard business software tools (e.g. Microsoft Office suite).
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Filipino or other local languages is an advantage.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Energy, or a related discipline.
• 10 years Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of specific academic background.
• Eligibility to work in South Korea.
• Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.
  
  

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.