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Business Development Lead
We are looking for a Business Development Lead to innovate the fashion industry! 🚀 Kyndof is on the move to change the face of the fashion industry. We are planning to introduce an all-in-one agency model that handles branding, design, production, and marketing all in one place. We are looking for a Business Development Lead to make this dream a reality. From market research, lead generation, sales automation, pipeline building, and strategic partnership management, it's all in your hands. […] ]
We are looking for a Business Development Lead to innovate the fashion industry! 🚀
Kyndof is on the move to change the fashion industry. We are planning to introduce an all-in-one agency model that handles branding, design, production, and marketing all in one place. We are looking for a Business Development Lead to make this dream a reality. From market research, lead generation, sales automation, pipeline building, and strategic partnership management, it's all in your hands. If you have a passion for fashion, entertainment, and the creative industry, take on the challenge now!
Who is Kyndof’s BD Lead?
- Central to our strategy: More than just a team member. You will play a key role in all stages of business development, driving Kyndof's growth.
- Versatile Player: We lead the entire process from market research to strategy establishment, sales automation, and pipeline design, creating new business opportunities.
- Master of Automation: Responsible for automating the sales process and optimizing the inbound sales pipeline using Airtable, Zapier, and Notion.
- Artisan of Partnership: You will build strategic partnerships and create the networks needed to further expand our business.
What Will You Be Responsible For?
Leads overall business development.
- Market Research & Opportunity Finding: We thoroughly analyze the fashion, entertainment, and agency industries to identify the best opportunities.
- Develop and execute a strategy: Formulate our growth strategy and bring new services and products to market. We make your dream business model a reality.
- Lead Generation & Sales: Directly discover leads and lead the first meeting with customers. We conclude deals and think about ways to expand services.
- Automation & Pipeline Building: Automate the sales process and design an efficient pipeline using Airtable, Zapier, Notion, etc.
- Create a partnership: Propose, negotiate and expand our network of strategic partnerships.
We're looking for someone with the following strengths.
- BD/Sales/Strategy/CRM Experience: At least 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or related field.
- Those who are thirsty for learning: A person who can play in all areas of SDR/BDR/AE/AM/CSM and can quickly learn and make up for any shortcomings
- Tech-savvy: Someone who is good at using Hubspot, Airtable, Zapier, and Notion, and has experience in sales automation and pipeline design through B2B SaaS.
- Fashion domain knowledge: A person who has a good understanding of the structure and flow of the fashion industry and can gauge the needs of a brand with sales of KRW 30-20 billion.
- People with executive power: Someone who can confidently carry out all steps, including market research, deal closing, and customer management.
- People who are thirsty for growth: A person who enjoys learning and growth in a fast-changing environment, and who can work independently and collaborate with a team.
It's a plus if you also...
- Anyone passionate about automation: A person who dislikes repetitive tasks and is proactive in finding and applying better methods.
- For those who enjoy a challenge: A person who responds flexibly to change and is not afraid of challenges and failure.
- For those who enjoy networking: People who can actively network and create new opportunities in the fashion and entertainment industries.
Benefits & Perks
1. Environment for maximum work efficiency
- Flexible start time between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
- Remote work support for focused work
- Flexible leave system in 30-minute increments
- Premium massage chair and coffee machine
2. Support for family and culture
- Employee discounts on company products
- Parents' Day carnation delivery
- Choose your own holiday gift for Lunar New Year and Chuseok
- Half-day off on your birthday
3. Support for growth
- Support for masterclasses from leaders such as Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs
- Support for job-related books and online/offline courses
Hiring Process
Document screening → Online test -> 1st interview (working-level team) → 2nd interview → Reference check -> Compensation discussion → Final offer
- Additional interviews or coffee chats may be held depending on the position.
- If necessary, reference checks may be conducted.
Application Materials
- Free-form resume (including career details)
- Portfolio
ABOUT KYNDOF
The house behind the work
Kyndof is a Seoul brand house behind 2000Archives, womenswear born from an archive of original 2000s garments, and 2000Atelier, a custom stagewear studio for K-pop artists. Design, pattern, sewing and finishing happen under one roof, and what is proven on stage flows into ready-to-wear.
NU ROMANTIC · FW26READY-TO-WEAR · SEOUL2000ArchivesSport Couture.Womenswear built on an archive of original 2000s garments. Not reproduction: prints, proportions and silhouettes, re-cut for now.Low-rise denimCorsetryFootball jerseys
LE SSERAFIM · custom red leather lookCUSTOM STAGEWEAR · SEOUL2000AtelierMade once, for one stage.Custom stagewear for K-pop artists and touring musicians. Leather sets, tailoring, faux fur, crystal fringe: each piece is made once, for a specific stage and artist.In-house designersOwn sewing factoryMaster sample makerWORKING AT KYNDOF
Make clothes for world-tour stages.From BLACKPINK at Tokyo Dome to JENNIE’s solo stage, what leaves this studio is seen by audiences around the world.
Move between stage and collection.One-off stage pieces, 2000Archives seasons and collaborations with brands like Converse, all within one team.
Watch your sketch become a garment.Designers, pattern makers and a master sample maker share one studio, with printing, sampling and fittings under the same roof.
WORN BYBLACKPINK · JENNIE · aespa · LE SSERAFIM · NewJeans · TWICE · IVE · Stray Kids · BABYMONSTER · RIIZE · XG · YOASOBI · beabadoobee
2025 K-Fashion Audition, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award · Featured in Vogue Korea, W Korea, Harper’s Bazaar Korea, Hypebeast
LIFE AT KYNDOF
Room to focus, and to grow
How we work
- Flexible start between 8 and 10 am
- Remote days for focused work
- Paid leave in 30-minute increments
- A studio with massage chairs and a proper coffee machine
Growth
- Masterclass access, from Anna Wintour to Marc Jacobs
- Courses and books for your work
- Performance incentives and stock option review
Life & family
- Employee discount on 2000Archives
- A half day off on your birthday
- Holiday gifts you choose yourself
- Carnations delivered to your parents on Parents’ Day
Listed for full-time members. For freelance and project work, we walk you through what applies when you join.
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Business Development Lead
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