Head of Sales - Korea

Heitman is seeking a Head of Sales, Korea to lead fundraising efforts in Korea and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective limited partners. The role requires a highly collaborative, commercially driven professional with deep knowledge of real estate investing and the Korean institutional market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA) and/or professional certification (e.g., CFA) preferred.
• 10–15+ years of relevant experience in capital raising, sales, investor relations, or client-facing roles within real estate private equity, real assets, or alternative investment management firms, or with placement agents or institutional investors.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully raising capital for real estate or real asset funds and leading fundraising processes through final close.
• Deep experience building, managing, and expanding long-term relationships with sophisticated institutional investors, particularly Korean pension plans, mutual aid and benefit associations, insurance companies, and sovereign funds.
• Strong understanding of real estate investment strategies, fund structures, portfolio construction, and performance drivers, with the ability to communicate credibly with senior investment professionals.
• Proven ability to develop and execute regional fundraising strategies, translating market intelligence and investor feedback into actionable business initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with C-suite executives, senior investment professionals, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong project management capabilities, including oversight of marketing materials, due diligence processes, and investor communications.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• High standards of integrity, judgment, and professionalism, with a client-centric and ethical approach.
• Ability to operate independently with full ownership while collaborating effectively across global teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus eligible and participate in a generous annual bonus plan
• Leading-edge, human-centric benefits package