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Jake Kim

Jake Kim

ecommerce manager
Jongno-gu,11

Summary

Retail & eCommerce expert with 12+ years of experience in omni-channel sales, store operations, and business development across global brands. Currently managing Dyson Korea's eCommerce and live commerce, achieving strong sales growth and launching digital innovations. Skilled in performance management, new store openings, and cross-functional collaboration. Fluent in Korean and English, and pursuing an MBA at Indiana University & Sungkyunkwan University.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

eCommerce manager(Live commerce)

Dyson Korea
10.2019 - Current

Indirect Sales Manager (Marketplace & TV Home Shopping) – Dyson Korea Direct Sales Manager (.Com & Live Commerce) – Dyson Korea Key Account Manager – Dyson Korea

Seoul | 2025 – Present

  • Manage Dyson’s indirect sales channels across marketplaces and TV home shopping (CJ, GS, Hyundai), driving revenue growth and ensuring brand consistency.
  • Negotiate with partners to optimize exposure, commission structures, and promotional slots, delivering double-digit YoY growth.
  • Develop and execute home shopping live show strategies, achieving record sell-out performance for hero SKUs.
  • Collaborate with marketing and supply chain teams to ensure inventory readiness and promotional executionacross all indirect channels.
  • Leverage customer and platform data to refine targeting, improve ROI, and identify new channel opportunities.

Seoul | 2021 – 2024

  • Led Dyson.com and Live Commerce business covering strategy, performance, logistics, and analytics; achieved +39% YoY live commerce revenue growth (2023).
  • Launched Korea’s first YouTube Live Commerce Studio and integrated Bambuser, setting a benchmark for digital commerce innovation.
  • Partnered with marketing, IT, and merchandising teams to enhance customer engagement and conversion rates.
  • Built performance dashboards and KPI frameworks to drive data-based decision making and senior management reporting.
  • Supported Dyson’s digital transformation agenda by aligning global eCommerce strategies with local execution.
  • Collaborated with leadership to develop operating budgets, forecast demand, and explore new business opportunities in direct channels.

Seoul | 2019 – 2021

  • Oversaw 35+ retail locations with P&L accountability, team operations, and new store openings—including Korea’s first Dyson Experience Shop.
  • Generated $18M in annual sales as part of a $128M regional business, achieving >30% YoY growth.
  • Standardized operational processes and KPI alignment across regional teams, enhancing business performance.
  • Implemented retail excellence programs with leadership to improve customer experience and profitability.

Global Retail trainer

Samsung Electronics(Mars agency)
05.2018 - 09.2019
  • Led retail store openings across global markets (USA, Japan, India, SEA), focusing on layout, stockroom design, and staff training.
  • Delivered business development and operational alignment for high-profile launches, including Samsung Opera House.
  • Presented as product expert at the 2018 Samsung Global Retail Conference, showcasing expertise in consumer electronics.
  • Developed training programs to enhance team performance and customer engagement in retail environments.
  • Implemented data-driven sales strategies to optimize inventory management and improve sales performance.

Area Sales Manager

Hyosung group (Galaxia coporation)
06.2015 - 04.2018
  • Managed mono-brand stores and department operations, optimizing inventory and analyzing sales reports to drive profitability.
  • Established training programs, enhancing team performance and driving KPI success.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships with department store stakeholders, ensuring seamless implementation of brand standards.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to improve merchandising effectiveness and customer engagement.
  • Leveraged data-driven sales management to identify growth opportunities and enhance overall retail performance.

Sales Manager

Boryung mediance
08.2012 - 05.2015
  • Oversaw retail sales across multi-brand locations, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
  • Developed comprehensive training and sales toolkits to enhance team performance.
  • Implemented strategic partnerships to optimize product offerings and expand sales channels.
  • Managed store compliance and streamlined reporting systems for operational efficiency.
  • Led new store openings, driving successful market entries and enhancing brand visibility.

Education

Master of business administration -

Indiana University Kelley School of Business & Sungkyunkwan University
Indiana
02.2026

bachelor's degree - Tourism Event & Leisure sports

Kyonggi University
02.2010

Skills

  • E-COMMERCE

  • GROWTH

  • LIVE COMMERCE

  • C-LEVEL

  • COMMUNICATION

  • DATA-DRIVEN SALES

  • MANAGEMENT

  • STRATEGIC

  • PARTNERSHIPS

Timeline

eCommerce manager(Live commerce)

Dyson Korea
10.2019 - Current

Global Retail trainer

Samsung Electronics(Mars agency)
05.2018 - 09.2019

Area Sales Manager

Hyosung group (Galaxia coporation)
06.2015 - 04.2018

Sales Manager

Boryung mediance
08.2012 - 05.2015

bachelor's degree - Tourism Event & Leisure sports

Kyonggi University

Master of business administration -

Indiana University Kelley School of Business & Sungkyunkwan University
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