Jiyoung Goo

Based on work experience in Korea and China, I have profound insights into Korea + APAC, China's Beauty & Healthcare industries. I have various experiences in conducting market research and delivering various advanced presentations(e.g. Beauty forums, Seminars, and lectures). This series of my working experiences would be helpful in effectively analyzing valuable market trends and deriving preemptive strategies. I have a solution-driven mind and a results-focused attitude.  Due to this ambitious mind and positive outlook,  I could create outstanding performances and be promoted 2 years earlier. 

Key Skills

Market Research & Trend Analysis
Presentations & Public Speaking
New Product Development
Team management
Overseas Business Development

Professional Experience

Nov 2016
Jun 2019
Senior Manager- Marketing
HK Kolmar (China) Shanghai, CN
It's the top-ranked Cosmetic and Healthcare company in Korea, and it’s one of the Bio-healthcare companies that has exceeded 1trillion (KRW) in Sales in 2021.
 
  •  Market Sensing & Trend Analysis Focused on China and APAC for Deriving Global Market Expansion Strategy 
  1. Researching and presenting reports from on-the-ground immersion in APAC & China beauty industry. e.g. cultural news, new launches, social media,  retail, tech, formulas/ingredient innovation
  2. Establishing a Market Analysis Report on a regular basis for distribution to our branches and HQ (e.g. 'China Weekly/Monthly Briefings' including weekly/monthly issues with in-depth analysis)
  3.  Initiating special showcases to deliver advanced presentations (e.g. Beauty innovation summit, Shanghai Beauty Expo, Seminars, and Lectures) 
  • Conducted Researches and Seek Preemptive Actions or Countermeasures Through Analyzing News and Macro Indicators to Support the CEO's Strategic Decision Making

  • Accountability of full or key milestones in specialized NPD projects 
  1. Regional NPD & calendar ideation focused on the Chinese market, Coordinating consumer test of new product formulas, collating valuable feedback and direction,  Maintaining and building strategic relationships with in-region suppliers 
  2. Developed Mega-Hit Products for Chinese Brands Companies; Collaboration with Wang Hong Jangdai, Fuaibao(500,000 sets of ampoules, 4.5 million sets of Eye patches, 200,000 sets of Sun sprays), Dr.magic whitening line sold by Watsons', JALA cream mask sheet, Pechoin Derma ampoule line, etc.)
  • Led Marketing Team by Operating KPI, Training Members, Organizing Issues Between HQ in Korea
 
Feb 2012
Dec 2016
Manager, Marketing
HK Kolmar, Headquarters Seoul, KR
 
  • Market Trend Analysis & NPD Focused on Korea and China 
  1.  Analyzed trends of industry, competitors, and clients based on internal/external data (Kantar, Mintel, CBN Data, Ali Data, etc.) and derived market expansion strategies 
  2. Collaborating with the R&D team in the conceptualization of NPD; Discovered rising brands and hit products in the market, proactively communicated and discussed with R&D division about how to newly develop products to expand proposal inventory
  • New Product Proposals for Sales Expansion in Korea and China
  1. Initiating and presenting seasonal new products with market analysis reports, tailored for each key client and it has led to the launch of main products. (e.g. Launched VOV span mascara which was widely TV advertised with an initial quantity of 53,000 pieces, Jenny House Perfect Skin One Shot Skin Foundation sold 130,000 sets, People & Co Royal Gold Foundation sold 180,000 sets) 
  2. Delivering special lectures for government agencies and clients (e.g. Monthly seminar for GS home shopping, beauty lecture for Huairou district  government of Beijing, China. )
  •  Led Task-Force Team for Execution of New Business (e.g. Acquisition of New Factory That Produces Nail Products, New Brand Shop Lunching Project of Proya Group, Exclusive Supply Contracts With QuanJian Group of China) 
 
May 2011
Aug 2011
Summer Intern
Hyundai Motors Company Seoul, KR
 
  •  Researching global automobile market issues and analyzing global major brands marketing strategies 
  • Delivering a weekly newsletter which includes insightful issues within EU, US automobile industry    
  • Translation (English-Korean, Chinese-Korean)   

Education

Aug 2019
Aug 2021
Master Of business Administration in MBA(Dual-degree)
Fudan University, China
Aug 2019
Feb 2021
Master Of business Administration in MBA(Dual-degree)
Korea University
Aug 2019
Dec 2020
Exchange Program in Business School
National University of Singapore
Feb 2005
Jul 2012
Bachelor of Chinese Language and Literature in
Sookmyung Women's University

Languages

Korean
(Native)
English
(Fluent)
Mandarin(Chinese)
(Fluent)

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