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Account Manager Corporate R&D - Corporate Markets, South Korea

About Wiley

Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it’s in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About Our Team

This role is part of Wiley's newly established Corporate Markets organization, a dynamic team of sales professionals who are passionate about connecting corporations with cutting-edge research for human and AI-powered use. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and customer-centricity as we work to establish Wiley as the leading partner for corporate research intelligence needs.

About the Role

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and results-driven Account Manager to join our new Corporate Markets team, based in South Korea. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned sales professional to be part of building something new while leveraging Wiley's established reputation in the STM publishing industry.

You will be responsible for managing and expanding our corporate customer base across South Korea and the broader APAC region, focusing on journal subscriptions, non-journal products such as The Cochrane Library, online books and major reference works, and emerging AI-powered research applications. This role combines strategic account management with new business development, requiring someone who can think both tactically and strategically while maintaining strong customer relationships.

How you will make an impact:

• Achieve and exceed annual territory sales targets for journal and non-journal subscriptions and AI licensing
• Develop and execute comprehensive account strategies for corporate clients across various sectors including engineering, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and energy
• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities within existing accounts and through prospecting
• Drive adoption of new AI licenses
• Manage complex sales cycles and negotiations with multiple stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across corporate accounts
• Conduct regular customer visits and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and retention
• Understand client research needs and provide tailored content and solution recommendations
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer experience
• Monitor account performance and provide regular updates to clients and management
• Develop deep understanding of the Korean and APAC corporate research landscape
• Identify market trends, competitive activities, and growth opportunities
• Participate in industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events
• Maintain accurate records in CRM systems and provide detailed sales forecasting
• Track and analyze customer usage patterns and satisfaction metrics
• Contribute to strategic planning and business development initiatives

What we look for:

• Must be based in South Korea with native or business-fluent Korean and English
• 5+ years of successful B2B sales experience, preferably in publishing, information services, or technology sectors
• Proven track record selling to corporate clients, particularly in research-intensive industries
• Demonstrated history of exceeding sales targets

• Knowledge of artificial intelligence applications in research and corporate environments
• Comfortable building new market presence and developing innovative approaches
• Experience with STM publishing, academic content, or research intelligence solutions
• Ability to develop long-term account strategies while executing tactical plans
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Strong focus on understanding and meeting client needs
• Working effectively with cross-functional teams across different time zones

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.