Strategy Manager

Position Title :

Strategy Manager

Location :

Johns Creek, G

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Position Overview :

As a key hub for the 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 Responsibilitie s:

(1) Corporate & Business Strategy

• 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

(2) 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

(3) 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:

(1) Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience

(2) Requirements

• Core Requirements
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to structure business opportunities
• Financial acumen to assess business and investment feasibility
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Relevant Experience (at least one of the following)
• Business development or strategic partnership experience (JV/partnership structuring, alliance negotiations, deal structuring, etc.)
• Corporate strategy or strategy consulting experience (PM or core contributor experience preferred)
• Investment or commercial due diligence experience (M&A, minority investments, corporate development, etc.)

(3) Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the North American market
• Background in manufacturing, industrials, or advanced materials
• Deal execution/closing experience for investments or partnerships
• Strong understanding of North American business practices and decision-making processes, with proven ability to apply them in practice

(4) Expected level upon hire: Manager or a bove