Manager/Sr. Manager, Corporate & Business Development (Innovation Center)

at  Zenith Electronics LLC

COMPANY BACKGROUND

LG’s Mission is to be #1 by creating a better life for our customers. At LG, we make products and services that make lives better, easier, and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make “Life Good!” As a global leader, we strive for greatness in the products we make and our people. That is why we are currently seeking the newest innovator to join our dynamic team. We are currently seeking a Manager or Sr. Manager, Corporate & Business Development to join LG NOVA, the LGE innovation unit based in Santa Clara, CA. This can be a hybrid position.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years relevant work with a proven track record at a top-tier firm. At least [3-5] years working directly in corporate development, corporate strategy, and business development.
• Good problem-solving skills to break down complex issues, identify root causes, prioritize effectively, and proactively recommend solutions.
• Strong critical thinking abilities to rapidly assimilate new concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, a self-starting attitude, and the capacity to leverage resources effectively to drive successful outcomes without constant oversight.
• Superb analytical competencies and mastery of tools/methods to support the M&A process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate key technical concepts, and ability to package complex ideas into logical, easy-to-follow progressions.
• Outstanding interpersonal abilities to work seamlessly across functions and levels of seniority.
• Strong professional networks.
• In-depth knowledge of consumer electronics and digital services industry.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Experience in structuring and executing complex deals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA preferred.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science, or Engineering
• Korean language (Business Level).

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Corporate & Business Development team at LG Electronics’ North American Innovation Center is an established, high-performing, and high-impact group responsible for helping shape the future direction of LG Electronics and LG NOVA. This team spearheads inorganic growth activities on behalf of the company.
As a Manager or Senior Manager of Global Corporate & Business Development (dependent on experience level) at LG Electronics, you will play a pivotal role in enabling the company to achieve its growth objectives through inorganic strategies. Your responsibilities will include strategically promoting new businesses that align with and advance LGE’s strategic directions, thereby contributing to position the organization as a preeminent leader in its industry. You will spearhead efforts to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and investment opportunities that complement LGE’s existing portfolio and drive long-term growth and profitability.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a thought partner, devising and articulating corporate and functional strategies and translating company objectives into initiatives and tactical plays.
• Generate business and market insights, design strategies, and develop business cases and investment/partnership theses to unlock opportunities in new markets for LG Electronics.
• Source, develop, manage, and execute upon a pipeline of opportunities with team members in US and in Korea.