Strategic Manager

Kolon USA Inc•Duluth, GA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Experience in the North American market
Background in manufacturing, industrials, or advanced materials
Deal execution/closing experience for investments or partnerships
U.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)

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.