B2B Sales & Business Development related career with over 20 years progressive expertise in all facets of business development, strategy formulation and innovation in the Smart Device and CDN industry. Broad based success in driving market expansion and revenue growth both locally and globally within the highly competitive Smart Device and CDN industry. Instrumental in building Strategic Partnerships to secure new business and achieve exponential sales growth. Expertise in mentoring and coaching staff to drive solution focused digital media strategies.
C-level customer management
Digital media solution design
SMART platform (SAAS)
Client service delivery
Strategic planning
Quality control
Consultancy
New business development
Global collaboration
Market Analysis
Market Research
Lead Generation
B2B Marketing
English to Korean Translation
Business Strategy
Business Proposal Writing
Cultural Adaptation
Content Localization
Business Development
B2B Lead Generation
Jaehun L.
Seoul, South Korea
$20/hr
5.0
14 jobs
Hello! I’m a detail-oriented researcher and virtual assistant who enjoys organizing information and turning research into clear, useful results.
I have experience with:
• Virtual Assistant
• Market research
• Online research and data collection
• Organizing data in spreadsheets
• Travel research and planning
• Finding and comparing businesses, venues, and services
With a background in psychology and research methods, I’m especially interested in understanding how people make decisions and how information can support better choices.
In previous projects, I have researched event venues, organized detailed travel plans, and collected structured data to help clients save time and make informed decisions.
I’m comfortable working with large amounts of information and presenting it in a structured and easy-to-understand format.
If you need someone who is reliable, organized, and focused on delivering accurate research, I’d be happy to help with your project.
Let’s work together!
Academic Research
Conduct Research
Market Research
Online Research
Consumer Research
UX Research
Company Research
Competitor Research
Pricing Research
User Experience
Product Research
Market Analysis
Data Analysis
Brand Research
Content Research
Niche Research
Virtual Assistance
Data Entry
Email Management
Inkyoung C.
Incheon, South Korea
$37/hr
4.3
36 jobs
Are you looking for reliable, experienced, and creative talent to work with you to enter the Korean market, where the market environment is completely different? You've come to the right place!
- Flawless and result-oriented market research service
- Available at any time!
- Market research: market access issue, policy & regulation, regulatory compliance, technical standard, certification of compliance
- Product outsourcing: cosmetic product, hair product, food, and others
- Digital marketing: SEO, content marketing, keyword research, backlinks building, PPC campaign, Naver, Kakao Ad and others
- Translation: localization
DIGITAL MARKETING
Marketing Agency (PureC*****), Content Marketing, Financial and Trading Market, 2023-2024
Marketing Agency (Dyn****, Loreal Marketing Agency), Market Research for Cosmetic sector, Content marketing, 2023-2024
Dairy Product Farm (JR Preece Farm), Market Analysis for Dairy Products and marketing strategy, 2023
Software review (SafetyDetectives), SEO, Naver blog Content marketing, 2023-2024
Medical company (Mentor), Keyword research, Content marketing, 2022
Language learning platform (Nao***), Keyword research, Content marketing, Naver & Kakao PPC marketing campaign 2021
Cosmetic company (Lab****), Skin-care salon and skin-care product’s launching campaign, Naver & SNS marketing, SEO, 2021
Human Resources Consulting Company (GLG), WordPress SEO digital marketing, 2021
International Bromine Council Website, Website Localization and Marketing, 2019
IT Anti-Virus Program Forum, SEO, Backlink Site Building, Content writings, 2019
Beauty salon launching (Eco your ****) in Korea and China, Market research & Business strategy set-up, 2018
Market Research and marketing, 2015-2018
- Jo Malone, Neals yard, Penhaligon’s and Lush
- Barbour, John Smedley
Launching promotion campaign for attracting tourists and students British Airways, British Council & VisitBritain, 2016-2017
MARKET RESEARCH & PRODUCT OUTSOURCING
Market research for Korean cosmetic market (Dyn****), 2023
Market research for Korean property market, 2023
Market research for Korean dairy farm, 2023
Korean Market in the automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, F&B, IT related to Certification of Management System (D**), 2022
Cosmetic Product Outsourcing, 2021-2023
Biomedical market (Pres*****), 2022
Wine market (The priso***), 2021
Renewable Energy Market (Ecop*****), 2021
Korea’s Alcohol & Spirits Market, 2021
Remodeling and furniture market (Ancient****), 2021
Dairy Product Market Research (Zenith*****), 2021
Ethanol Market Research (Ned****), 2020
Market Research
Qualitative Research
Marketing
Company Research
Digital Marketing
Quantitative Analysis
Korean
Competitor Research
SEO Content
SEO Keyword Research
SEO Localization
Content Marketing
Government Reporting Compliance
Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
Government & Public Sector
Hyunjin Jenna K.
Seoul, South Korea
$100/hr
5.0
44 jobs
As an Expert-Vetted (Upwork’s top 1%) Market Researcher, Social Media Strategist, and Copywriter, I help businesses understand their target consumers, develop social media marketing strategies, and write copy and create marketing assets (emails, brochures, blog articles, videos, images).
🌐 Fully Remote & Reliable: I've been working remotely and collaborating with global teams in diverse industries since 2008. I'm familiar with Zoom, Slack, and Google and Microsoft collaboration tools for remote collaboration.
🐈 Driven by Curiosity: I use my curiosity to thoroughly understand my client’s (= YOUR) business and goals. 🔍 As a market researcher, I analyze your target consumers and competitors to develop effective social marketing strategies.
✍ As a Korean/English bilingual copywriter, I write copy that reflects your brand identity and resonates with your consumers by matching your offerings with your target consumers' needs/wants. To do so, I also apply my knowledge of neuroscience to copywriting.
❤️ Motivated by Passion: My passion is to connect businesses with the right consumers, who are looking for what YOU offer. I'm particularly interested in health, technology, pet/cat products, tourism, fashion, beauty, and consumer goods.
💬 If you feel I may be a good fit for your project, let's talk! To be part of an exciting project, I am open to adjust my rate to fit your budget.
Here are some highlights of my remote freelance projects over the last five years:
▶ GutCheck, Market Research Analyst, July 2014 – Present
- Conduct qualitative consumer research for global companies by moderating online discussions, analyzing consumer perceptions of products, and making recommendations for marketing optimization.
- Clients I worked for span diverse industries: digital services (Google Play esports, Google Stadia, and Instagram), beauty (Johnson & Johnson, Amway Artistry, NuSkin), fashion (VANS), automotive (BMW), food (Nestle, McDonald’s), FMCG (Duracell, Kimberly-Clark), and healthcare (Providence, Cigna).
▶ Avid, Channel and Field Marketing Specialist, June 2022 - Present
- Write marketing copy and create marketing assets with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Vegas Movie Studio and post them on its Korean blog and Youtube channel.
- Create landing pages for email campaigns by writing copy and working with marketing, sales, creative, and legal teams.
▶ Innocean Worldwide, Digital Marketing Strategist, April 2022 - June 2022
- Conducted competitor analysis and developed cross-border Instagram commerce strategies, including content strategy and influencer marketing strategy, for Korea’s leading fashion startup.
▶ Codec.ai, Cultural Researcher, March 2022
- Conducted research on diverse cultural topics and social media for its AI-driven cultural intelligence platform, empowering global brands to resonant content in local markets.
▶ SVL Services, Market Research Analyst, March 2021 – November 2021
- Conducted exploratory market research on global e-commerce solutions in headless commerce, including ecommerce platforms, content management systems (CMS), Progressive Web Apps (PWA), AR/VR, and beyond.
▶ Living Jin (Korean Startup), copywriter, January 2021 – March 2021
- Analyzed customer reviews on Amazon, identified main customer personas and purchase motives, conducted research on successful marketing practices in the industry, and made recommendations on social marketing strategies.
- Wrote product and event copy and FAQ content for its product package, print materials, Instagram, Amazon, and Shopify pages.
▶ Brand USA, copywriter and online community manager, August 2015 - August 2020
- Conducted research on tourism trends and created and localized tourism marketing content (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube) for the Korean market.
- Engaged with Korean fans daily via Sprinklr, analyzed content performance, and made recommendations on local content strategies.
▶ Macy’s, copywriter, December 2019 – March 2020, May 2021 – June 2021
- Conducted research on Korean cross-border shopping trends and created and localized marketing copy for its Korean Facebook and Twitter campaigns.
Consumer Research
Market Analysis
Qualitative Research
Social Media Marketing
Social Media Engagement
Market Research
Social Media Content
Content Writing
Ecommerce Marketing
Copywriting
Content Marketing Strategy
Korean
Trend Analysis
Content Marketing
Hanbit L.
Hwaseong-si, South Korea
$15/hr
5.0
37 jobs
- Researching and curating data in online environment
- Familiar to work in international environments
- Professional experiences in HR area
- Ability to speak/write in multiple languages
Translation
English
Spanish
Korean
HR & Business Services
Language Studies
Human Resource Management
Data Collection
Communications
Data Curation
Taeung J.
Seoul, South Korea
$19/hr
5.0
6 jobs
Global Content Creator | Finance, Books, Education | 3 Years in PR & Content Creation
I turn complex ideas into content that actually gets watched — and grows audiences. I research trends, craft visual stories, and create content that bridges the gap between knowledge and audience.
Strengths:
· 5-year personal blog covering finance and geopolitics — including on-site reporting from Russia, Poland, Italy, and the UK.
· 3,200+ social media followers.
· Explainer videos, infographics, and visual content across finance, books, and education.
Key Partnerships:
· EBC Financial (Global Trading Platform)
· FN Media (Financial Book Publisher)
· Buffett Club (Investment Community)
· VisionBNP (Business Book Publisher)
Key Achievements:
· Top-Rated Freelancer | Upwork (5.0/5.0)
· 2x Growth: Doubled a financial company's social media following in 3 months.
· Bestseller: Drove a business book to #1 through a unique content strategy.
Social Media Content Creation
AI Image Generation
AI Video Generation
Generative AI
Prompt Engineering
Video Editing
Video Production
YouTube Shorts
Instagram Reels
Character Design
Instagram Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Finance
TikTok Marketing
Graphic Design
Economics
Education
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