Freelance Korean Marketplace Specialist

Loop Earplugs; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Loop Earplugs is seeking a dedicated marketplace lead to own and grow our Korean presence across Naver, Coupang, Kakao, and related channels. You will translate strategy into execution, optimise listings, and drive campaigns that boost sales and discoverability.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years with Korean marketplaces, strong data fluency, and the ability to collaborate with global teams and external partners to deliver measurable growth in a dynamic APAC market.

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing Korean marketplaces (or strong foundational knowledge for junior/freelance track)
• Fluent English; Korean language skills are a strong asset
• Hands-on experience with Naver Smart Store, Coupang, and Kakao seller centers

Responsibilities

• Own Korean marketplace operations across Naver Smart Store, Coupang, Kakao, and other relevant platforms end-to-end
• Plan and execute promotional campaigns aligned with marketplace events
• Own product listings, merchandising, localised content, and inventory updates to deliver an accurate customer experience
• Coordinate marketplace advertising with agencies and account managers
• Turn marketplace data into actionable insights that improve sales and traffic

Skills

Korean marketplace management

Campaign planning

Data-driven decision making

Naver Smart Store

Coupang

Kakao Seller Center

Tools

Naver Seller Center

Coupang Seller Center

Kakao Seller Center

Job description

Work that cuts through the noise? Hear us out.

Location: APAC
Experience: Typically 2+ years managing Korean marketplaces (or strong foundational knowledge for junior/freelance track)

Own Korean marketplace operations and help drive e-commerce growth across APAC.

This isn’t a lateral move. We built Loop by going all in from day one. You’ll own our Korean marketplace presence across platforms including Naver Smart Store, Coupang, and Kakao, turning commercial opportunities into measurable growth through smart execution, continuous optimisation, and decisive action. From merchandising and campaign execution to marketplace optimisation and performance analysis, your work will directly shape how we grow in one of Asia’s most dynamic e-commerce markets. If you&rsquove mastered Korean marketplace operations and you’re ready to challenge the rules that no longer work, this is where you do it.

The role

You step into ownership. You move fast and take responsibility for what you build. You focus on work that matters, not the noise that slows things down. Working closely with our global marketplace team, Korea go-to-market lead, marketplace agencies, account managers, and logistics partners, you’ll turn strategy into execution. You’ll make informed decisions, adapt as priorities evolve, and keep commercial outcomes front and centre.

What you’ll do (and what you won’t)

Own Korean marketplace operations across Naver Smart Store, Coupang, Kakao, and other relevant platforms end-to-end.

Plan and execute promotional campaigns aligned with marketplace and seasonal events.

Own product listings, merchandising, localised content, and inventory updates to deliver an accurate and compelling customer experience.

Coordinate marketplace advertising with agencies and account managers.

Turn marketplace data into actionable insights that improve sales, traffic, and advertising performance.

Ensure listings meet marketplace requirements while optimising Korean keywords, content, and discoverability.

Build strong partnerships across internal teams and external marketplace partners to deliver successful marketplace initiatives.

Identify opportunities to improve assortment, merchandising, and marketplace growth.

Wait for endless approvals.

Hide behind processes.

Cruise quietly in the background.

Mistake activity for impact.

How you’ll succeed

We look for people who think big, stay curious, and aren’t afraid to go all in to make things happen. You’ll succeed by combining Korean marketplace expertise with commercial curiosity, ownership, and sound judgement. You’ll know when to move quickly, when to collaborate, and when to challenge existing ways of working to deliver better outcomes.

What you’ll bring

At least 2 years’ experience managing Korean marketplaces (or strong foundational knowledge for the junior/freelance pathway).

Fluent English (Korean is a strong asset), with the confidence to communicate effectively with customers, agencies, and platform partners.

Hands-on experience with Naver Smart Store, Coupang, and Kakao seller centres.

Strong understanding of the Korean e-commerce ecosystem, consumer behaviour, and marketplace calendar.

Confidence to work independently while knowing when collaboration delivers better results.

Comfortable navigating change, balancing competing priorities, and making data-informed decisions.

Experience using marketplace reporting tools such as Coupang WING, Naver Seller Center, and Excel.

A desire to create meaningful commercial impact, not simply complete tasks.

Loop isn’t for everyone. We might not be a match if you:

Wait for direction instead of taking initiative.

Mistake activity for impact.

Feel uneasy when things are still taking shape.

Spend months polishing work before launching it.

Pass accountability to others when challenges arise.

Good. We’re not looking for people to watch from the sidelines. Loopers step in, speak up, and go for more. More firsts. More growth. More moments that make you say, “I can’t believe we did that.”

We are Loop

Loop Earplugs is reinventing how people experience the world by enabling them to live life at their own volume. 2024 was a pivotal year at Loop – we hit 14,000,000 earplugs sold, were named ‘The Best Earplugs for Concerts’ by The New York Times, and expanded our product offering to a complete range of solutions for day and night. Oh – and not to mention making history as the first company to win Deloitte’s Fast 50 Belgium twice. But this is just the beginning. As we continue to develop disruptive products, we’re constantly on the lookout for the next big idea - and building a team who can make it happen.

Being a Looper means making a difference. Whatever your role, this is your stage to make a real impact and bring your ideas to life. Better yet, you’ll join a fast-growing, global team of 250+ people who are passionate, down-to-earth and eager to tackle challenges together.

“Having a challenging work environment surrounded by awesome people combined with a great company culture makes Loop an awesome place to work at.”

“I love knowing I’m helping mothers like me experience motherhood at their volume.”

Come as you are

Loop is an equal opportunities employer. We invest in diversity, ensure equality and encourage expression. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bias or discrimination towards applicants and employees.Live life at your volume. We'll take care of your ears.