About KWAVE
KWAVE, operated by KWAVE AI, is an online retailer specializing in Korean cosmetics and health products. (https://kwave.ai) We offer a wide selection of skincare, makeup, and wellness products to the U.S. market. Through our strong global network and partnerships with top K-Beauty brands, we are committed to bringing high-quality Korean beauty products to American consumers.

Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Sales Associate or Senior Sales Associate to join our team at our headquarters in New York and Los Angeles and contribute to the growth of Korean beauty brands in the U.S. market.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about skincare and cosmetics and eager to gain hands-on experience in customer relationship management and business development within the fast-growing K-Beauty industry, through business and sales strategies.

Location: New York / Los Angeles

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct market research on the beauty and retail industries in North America.
• Analyze brand channel performance, marketing activities, and pricing strategies
• Generate business insights based on analysis of consumer trends, industry developments, and regulatory or policy changes
• Evaluate consumer engagement and reviews to assess brand perception
• Provide comprehensive market insights to support the development of global expansion strategies
• Drive sales in U.S. retail, wholesale, and warehouse-style retail channels

Qualifications
• Is passionate about beauty brands and industry trends
• Has some knowledge of U.S. sales channels and customer behavior
• Has some knowledge of U.S. sales channels and customer behavior
• Thinks strategically and can break down ideas with solid reasoning
• Communicates clearly, with evidence to back their points
• Thinks strategically and can break down ideas with solid reasoning
• Understands the beauty market and what different customers care about
• Has a proactive, can-do mindset and positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in both Korean and U.S. business environments
• Basic knowledge of supply chain and logistics operations
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English (intermediate speaking, reading, and writing) preferred, to support communication with Korean-speaking customers, vendors, and internal teams

Employment Type
Full-time

Compensation
Based on experience and qualifications

Schedule
Business hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1-hour lunch), Monday to Friday

# How to Apply
grace@kwave.ai

Please send your resume to grace@kwave.ai and include the following in the subject line of your email:

Job Title / Location / Employment Type
For example: Business Planning and Sales Associate / New York / Full-Time

# Inquiries
For any questions, please contact us at grace@kwave.ai. Kindly include “Hiring-position inquiry” in your subject line.