About this role
Market Development Manager – Korea
Gratz Pilates, the original manufacturer of Pilates equipment, is looking for a Market Development Manager. This role blends business development, community engagement, and hands-on operational support. You will represent Gratz locally, build strong industry relationships, and drive growth in sales, brand presence, and customer experience.
Key Responsibilities :
• Expand Gratz’s presence across studios, teacher training programs, and partners.
• Partner with Gratz Customer Service team to solve customer service issues in the region.
• Support Marketing and Customer Service in executing new studio openings, studio expansions, and events.
• Strengthen brand visibility and community trust through social, events, studio visits, and relationships with key partners.
• Oversee local service partners, local parts availability, periodic bulk shipments, and maintain smooth coordination with HQ teams.
• Provide structured market insights back to HQ.
Role Details:
• Full-Time
• Location: Seoul
• Domestic travel for studio visits and events; periodic regional travel to support events, U.S. travel for training and alignment.
• Reports to a U.S.-based director and works closely with a global team.
Qualifications
• Intermediate - Advanced Classical Pilates experience required.
• Completion of a 600+ hour Classical Pilates training program (or 300hr+ Classical bridge program) and teaching experience preferred.
• 5+ years of business or operational experience.
• Comfortable learning and teaching basic equipment maintenance.
• Professional, proactive, and highly trustworthy.
• Strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Able to operate independently while collaborating with a global organization.
• BA/BS (4-year degree) preferred.
To Apply : Applicants should email [email protected], the following materials with the subject line: Gratz Korea Application
• Resume
• LinkedIn profile and relevant websites
• Brief written introduction sharing your background related to Pilates as well as business experience.
Optional but encouraged: A short 1–3-minute introductory video (iPhone fine) outlining your business and Pilates experience and interest in the role.