Startup Market Developer, South Korea (Contract) at Notion

Seoul, South Korea

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, SaaS, StartupsIndustries

Requirements

Deep understanding of Korea’s startup ecosystem and a passion for supporting early-stage founders
5+ years in a growth, partnerships, marketing, or BD role—ideally within the tech or startup world
Track record of interacting with startup founders, VC firms, and accelerators
Demonstrated expertise in partnerships, business development, and handling successful outbound campaigns
Strong operator instincts: able to take initiative, test ideas quickly, and adapt based on what works
Exceptional communication and relationship building skills with both technical and business audiences
Analytical mindset and comfort using dashboards and experimentation frameworks to inform decisions
Professional fluency in English

Responsibilities

Build and manage a pipeline of high-impact partners across Korea (e.g., SaaS partners, accelerators, VCs, thought leaders, founder communities)
Launch localized, high-velocity campaigns that drive cost-efficient acquisition from early-stage startups
Lead onboarding, enablement, and engagement for strategic partners through workshops, events, and resources
Use data to audit performance, segment partners by impact, and double down on what works
Own the Korean startup founder journey—mapping gaps, surfacing insights, and tailoring our GTM accordingly
Act as the voice of the region, sharing learnings and collaborating across global teams to scale successful playbooks

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Partnership ManagementGrowth MarketingCampaign ManagementData AnalysisGTM StrategyWorkshopsEventsOnboardingAcquisitionStartup EcosystemFounder CommunitiesAcceleratorsVCs

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

This is a hybrid position based in Seoul, South Korea, requiring a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week for 6 months as a contractor, with potential to extend.

What are the required skills for this position?

Key skills include deep understanding of Korea’s startup ecosystem, 5+ years in growth, partnerships, marketing, or BD roles, track record with startup founders/VCs/accelerators, expertise in partnerships and outbound campaigns, strong operator instincts, exceptional communication, analytical mindset, and professional fluency in English.

What is the compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Notion?

Notion is passionate about building a diverse and creative company, focused on enabling people, teams, and companies to tailor software solutions, with a collaborative environment across APAC and global teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have 5+ years in growth/partnerships/marketing/BD in tech/startups, deep knowledge of Korea’s startup ecosystem, proven track record with founders/VCs/accelerators, and strong analytical and communication skills; experience as a founder or familiarity with VC workflows is a plus.

Notion

Versatile productivity and collaboration platform

About Notion

Notion is a workspace platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises. It combines various tools into a single platform, allowing teams to write, plan, and share their work efficiently. Users can start with a free version and upgrade to paid plans as their needs grow. Key features include customizable notes and documents, project management tools, and a drag-and-drop interface for easy page creation. Notion also includes an AI-powered Q&A feature that provides instant answers to user queries, helping to centralize knowledge. The platform supports multiple languages and has a strong global community that contributes content and organizes events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$325.9MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees