JOB OPENING: Project Development Manager

Hyundai Corporation, Korea’s leading general trading and business development company, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Project Development Manager for our Ashgabat branch. We are a compact but agile team looking for a proactive individual who takes ownership of their work and grows with us.

1. Position Overview

Role: Project Development Manager (Local Hire)

Location: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Focus: Public Sector Project Development / Private Sector Business Development

2. Key Responsibilities

• New Project Development (Public Sector): Identify, develop, and structure new projects with Turkmen government ministries, agencies, and state-owned enterprises in line with Hyundai Group’s core business areas, from early-stage opportunity identification through proposal preparation and contract negotiation.
• New Business Development (Private Sector): Identify and develop trading and business opportunities with private companies in Turkmenistan by sourcing local partners, distributors, and customers for Hyundai Corporation’s products (e.g., Petrochemicals, machinery & equipment, vehicles & auto parts), and by exploring export/import opportunities for Turkmen products.
• Client & Partner Management: Build long-term relationships with private sector clients, local partners, and business associations (e.g., the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan); lead commercial negotiations and follow up on transactions through contract, delivery, and payment.
• Government Relations: Build and maintain strong networks with relevant government ministries and agencies in Turkmenistan.
• Project & Transaction Management: Support the branch manager in executing ongoing projects and transactions, prepare proposals, quotations, and presentations for new initiatives, and coordinate with Hyundai Corporation headquarters and affiliated companies.
• Market Analysis: Conduct research on local market trends, government policies, private sector demand, key local players, and competitor activities.

3. Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher (4-year university).
• Language Skills: Fluent in English, Russian, and Turkmen (Written & Spoken).
• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Travel: Ability to travel internationally and domestically without disqualification.
• Experience: Mid-level experience preferred. (We value the quality and consistency of your experience over just the number of years.) Experience in business development, sales, trading, or project work with government bodies or private companies is a plus.
• Preferred: Basic understanding of international trade (contracts, Incoterms, L/C, customs clearance) and an existing business network in Turkmenistan’s public or private sector.

4. Desired Character & Mindset (Crucial)

We prioritize personality, attitude, and character above all else. We are looking for:

• Integrity & Responsibility: A candidate who is honest, sincere, and takes full responsibility for their actions and outcomes.
• Grit & Resilience: Someone who does not give up easily when facing difficulties but persists until the problem is solved.
• Action-Oriented Problem Solver: We prefer a “Doer” over a “Talker”; You should have a positive mindset and focus on finding solutions rather than listing obstacles.
• Ownership & Proactivity: A self-starter who thinks and acts like an owner of the business, not just an employee waiting for instructions.
• Loyalty & Commitment: We highly value commitment. Candidates with a steady work history demonstrating loyalty to previous employers will be strongly preferred over those with a history of frequent job changes.

5. Working Conditions

• Contract Type: Full-time (Local Staff)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30
• Salary & Benefits: Negotiable based on qualification and experience
• Probation period: 2 months

6. How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter in English;

Email:

bjunpark@hyundaicorp.com

aynur@hyundaicorp.com