Strategic Manager

Kolon USA Inc; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Meal allowance

Job summary

Kolon USA Inc is seeking a senior leader to strengthen North American competitiveness and identify growth through strategic partnerships and investments. The role emphasizes market analysis, expansion strategies, and cross-business collaboration to drive mid-to-long-term growth in North America.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the North American market, expertise in deal execution for partnerships or investments, and the ability to lead external negotiations with a strong command of

Qualifications

• Experience in the North American market.
• Proven ability to lead deal execution or closing of investments or partnerships.
• Native-level English proficiency (able to lead external negotiations).
• Basic Korean communication skills to collaborate with HQ.

Responsibilities

• Analyze North American market trends and identify growth opportunities.
• Benchmark competitors and develop strategic positioning and key account strategies.
• Identify synergies across units and design expansion/partnership models.
• Develop market entry strategies (Greenfield, JV, partnerships, or M&A).
• Source and evaluate strategic investments and partnerships; support negotiations.

Skills

North America market

Deal execution

English proficiency

Korean basics

Strategic partnerships

M&A & investments

Job description

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:

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