Business Strategy Director Jobs

Position Summary

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology and innovation, with a wide range of products and services that are used by millions of people around the world. As part of its mission to create innovative solutions, Samsung is looking for a talented and motivated individual to join its North America Service Business team (NASB).

The NASB team is responsible for developing and delivering best-in-class digital experiences to consumers, operating a distribution platform that connects the TV and mobile content ecosystems, and providing unique solutions to advertising clients through its proprietary Samsung Ads platform. The North America Service Business organization includes product, engineering, ad sales, marketing, partnerships, and supporting functions.

The Strategy & Operations group within the NASB team is looking for a Director of Strategy to help shape the strategic direction of our media and advertising business. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations, the Director of Strategy will be responsible for driving strategic reviews of business and product initiatives, ensuring the business is progressing forward, and helping establish the newly formalized Strategy function within the business.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, analytical, and solutions-focused with the ability to unravel complexity, navigate the organization, and come to a quick understanding of the business. The position will require excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to drive close collaboration with all areas of the business. The Director of Strategy must be a self-starter and will need be comfortable working under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.

Role And Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster relationships with key industry stakeholders, clients, and partners to assess opportunities for revenue growth and market position enhancement
• Collaborate with the sales, marketing, and business development teams to develop go-to-market strategies and ensure alignment with the overall business strategy
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and potential acquisitions to enhance our position in the market
• Strategic Planning:
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and refine the overall strategic direction of the ads and platform businesses, ensuring alignment with the company’s broader goals and objectives
• Help architect and optimize cadence for NASB leadership around managing the business and organization, focused on key forums, such as leadership meetings, OKR reviews, product reviews, and All Hands.
• Develop and drive comprehensive strategic initiatives, working cross-functionally on execution plans
• Work with internal analytics teams to create insights into the business to drive data-driven decision-making
• Establish goals around key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to measure the success of strategic initiatives, business development efforts, and business performance
• Performance Management and Reporting:
• New Business Development:
• Conduct regular analysis of the competitive landscape to identify emerging trends and market shifts, providing recommendations for business differentiation, expansion or adaptation
• Prepare regular reports and executive-level presentations to communicate strategic recommendations, progress, and performance updates to senior management.

Skills And Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strategy and project management experience
• 12+ years of deep strategy and industry experience, focused on media and/or digital advertising
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, solve complex problems, and navigate large, global organizations
• Passionate about technology and new media trends
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• BA/BS required, MBA preferred
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• Self-motivated, assertive, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are a must

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