[WHIPPED] North American MD

Job Description

[About the Team] The North America Business Team is responsible for growing innovative Korean beauty brands into global brands in the North American market. With our products now available through premium retailers such as Sephora and Amazon, we go beyond simply driving sales. We focus on building authentic brand stories that resonate with North American consumers. Through content-led marketing across TikTok, Instagram, and other social platforms, we bring the value of K-beauty to consumers around the world while building meaningful connections with local communities. [Why We're Hiring] The North America Business Team is entering a new phase of growth across two key channels: Amazon and Sephora. We are looking for an MD who can translate broader brand and campaign strategies into actual sales and conversion within these channels. Working closely with the marketing team, you will bring your channel expertise to campaign planning and execution, while proactively identifying opportunities to improve performance across Amazon and Sephora. If you understand how these channels work and know how to turn channel insights into business results, we'd love to have you on the team. [What You'll Do] • Develop and propose sales conversion strategies based on channel-level sales, inventory, and operational data Manage day-to-day channel operations and performance across Amazon and Sephora - Amazon: Manage Seller Central, execute and optimize PPC campaigns, manage A+ Content and product listings, and monitor rankings and reviews - Sephora: Manage product pages, propose and execute seasonal campaigns such as holiday promotions, and manage vendor POs and EDI processes • Forecast demand and manage optimal inventory levels based on Amazon FBA and Sephora PO data • Manage North American regulatory requirements, including MoCRA product registration, FDA labeling requirements, customs clearance, and shipping procedures

Qualifications

[Qualifications] • 3–6 years of hands-on experience in strategy, operations, and channel management for North American e-commerce or retail channels, particularly Amazon and Sephora • Strong business English communication skills, both written and spoken • Strong understanding of SCM and data analysis, including inventory turnover management and inbound/outbound demand forecasting • Hands-on experience managing MoCRA compliance, FDA labeling requirements, or other regulatory requirements for beauty/cosmetics products in the North American market

Preferred

[Nice to Have] • Strong understanding of the North American beauty and retail market • Ability to bring channel-specific insights to brand campaigns and create synergies with the marketing team • Experience scaling online and offline channels through strategic planning and execution • A proactive, hands-on mindset and willingness to work beyond defined responsibilities to achieve shared goals

Etc

[Application Review → Interview(s) (Video Interview Available) → Compensation Discussion → Final Offer & Onboarding] • A 3-month probationary period applies, after which full-time employment will be confirmed based on performance and mutual fit. • Depending on the position, additional steps such as a coffee chat or assignment may be included in the hiring process. • There is no fixed closing date. We will continue searching until we find the right person to join WHIPPED. • The position will close once the right candidate joins the team.

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