Business Development & Strategic Alliance GM

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Summary
Responsible for leading and executing the company’s business development initiatives and strategic alliance partnerships in the electronics industry. Develops and implements mid to long-term growth strategies through strategic partnerships, M&A activities, and new business opportunities. Builds and maintains relationships with key industry partners, customers, and stakeholders to drive business expansion and competitive advantage.
What You’ll Do

• Business-level fluency in both English and Japanese (speaking, reading, writing) is required.
• Lead the strategic planning and execution of business development initiatives, including market analysis, opportunity identification, partner evaluation, and deal structuring.
• Develop and maintain strategic alliances and partnerships with key players in the semiconductor and electronics industry to enhance competitive positioning and market access.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute merger and acquisition opportunities, including due diligence, negotiation, integration planning, and post-merger integration management.
• Create mid to long-term (3-5 years) business development strategies aligned with Division and organizational objectives to drive sustainable growth.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry associations, in both Japanese and English-speaking markets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across sales, supply chain, operations, accounting, and other key functions.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and threats in the semiconductor and electronics sectors.
• Negotiate and structure complex business agreements, including joint ventures, licensing agreements, distribution partnerships, and strategic collaborations.
• Develop business cases, financial models, and ROI analysis for strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive business experience in the semiconductor and electronics industry, with at least 10 years in business development, strategic planning, or related leadership roles.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and executing M&A transactions, including integration and post-merger management.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing strategic alliances and partnerships at the executive level.
• Extensive experience in international business operations, particularly in Japan and North American markets.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor value chains, electronics manufacturing, and distribution business models.
• Experience managing complex, multi-million dollar business transactions and negotiations.

Travel

50%

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.