Strategic Manager

Position Overview:

As a key hub for Kolon Group’s North American business, this position is responsible for strengthening the competitiveness of existing businesses, identifying new growth opportunities, and designing and executing mid-to-long-term growth strategies in North America through strategic partnerships and investments.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Business Strategy

1. North America Market Analysis & Insights

• Analyze North American market trends across existing and new business areas (industry structure, regulatory environment, supply-chain shifts, customer and competitor analysis)
• Conduct upstream/downstream industry structure and value chain analysis
• Assess strategic fit between internal capabilities and external market opportunities

2. Enhancing Competitiveness of Existing Businesses

• Benchmark competitors and analyze strategic positioning
• Conduct customer segmentation and develop key account strategies
• Develop business expansion strategies (market expansion, product extension, partnership models, etc.)
• Identify synergies and cross-selling opportunities across business units and affiliates

3. New Business Opportunity Identification & Market Entry Strategy

• Explore new opportunities in strategic focus areas such as advanced materials, space/defense, and energy
• Develop and execute market entry strategies (Greenfield, JV, Partnerships, M&A structuring, etc.)
• Build mid-to-long-term growth roadmaps

Business Development

• Develop optimal operating strategies for North American expansion (manufacturing, supply chain, certifications, regulatory response, etc.)
• Proactively identify and outreach to strategic partners and customers (build target lists, initiate cold/warm outreach, and set up and lead meetings)
• Structure partnerships and joint ventures
• Support deal structuring and negotiations
• Support pilot projects and early-stage commercialization

Strategic Investment

• Source deal targets (M&A, JVs, minority/seed investments, etc.)
• Conduct commercial due diligence
• Evaluate investment rationale and expected impact (valuation, synergies, strategic fit, etc.)
• Develop action plans and collaborate with relevant affiliates/business units
• Execute investment processes including outreach, negotiations, and contracting

Qualifications

• Experience in the North American market
• Expected level upon hire: Manager or above
• Background in manufacturing, industrials, or advanced materials
• Deal execution/closing experience for investments or partnerships
• S. citizen or permanent resident preferred
• Native-level English proficiency (able to lead external negotiations and partnerships)
• Strong understanding of North American business practices and decision-making processes, with proven ability to apply them in practice
• Basic Korean communication skills to collaborate effectively with HQ and internal stakeholders (fluency not required)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (including dependents)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (starting from 10 days, varies by tenure/position)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Additional employee benefits and support programs
• Meal allowance