JUNBEOM K.
Korea Market Entry & B2B Growth Strategy Consultant (Ex-Deloitte)
Ex-Deloitte Consultant & $25B Conglomerate Strategist. I don't just write reports—I build $85M+ pipelines and close $40M turnkey deals for giants like Tesla, Samsung, GM, Ford, LGES, SDI, SK On, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Verkor, Amwell, and more Hi, I’m JB Kim. Most freelancers can translate or do surface-level research. I translate complex market demand, customer Capex signals, and operational data into executable GTM strategies and cross-border commercial outcomes. Whether you are a global enterprise entering South Korea, a startup CEO, or a cross-border investor, you don't need a basic virtual assistant—you need an elite deal-maker who understands how decisions are actually made in high-stakes business environments. 🔥 Proven Track Record Across Automotive, Battery, Tech, and Consumer Industries: Automotive & Battery (Tesla, GM, Ford, LGES, Samsung SDI, SK On, Verkor): - Tesla ($40M Contract Secured): Led cross-functional discovery and closed a massive contract by repositioning a component supply into an integrated turnkey solution. - Agratas / Tata Group ($85M Pipeline Built): Engineered and localized commercial and technical GTM strategies across India and China aligned with regional EV expansion. Semiconductor & Tech (Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Hanwha Semitech): - Capex Scenario Modeling (~$75M / KRW 1,000B+ Business Scale): Led group-level demand planning and portfolio strategy for a ~$75M front-end semiconductor equipment business within a ~$25B global deposition equipment market. Modeled multi-scenario customer Capex forecasts across leading accounts (Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix), incorporating 5,436/4,627 cumulative wafer evaluations and process expansion capabilities to optimize strategic resource planning and secure CEO-level approval for asset restructuring during downcycles. Healthcare & Consumer Goods (Coca-Cola, Unilever, Amwell, etc.): - Korea Market Entry & Localization: Guided global household brands through market entry and channel entry strategies, translating local consumer demand signals into scalable growth programs. - Digital Care & Diagnostics Expansion: Framed North American medical expansion and commercial growth cases, unlocking massive addressable revenue potential and supporting multi-million dollar Series B investment decisions. Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics (Hanwha Robotics): - IPO Readiness & Transformation: Selected as a top performer to redesign business structures and build financial scenarios projecting revenue growth from KRW 175.5B to 255.5B and operating profit from KRW 7.3B to 30B. 🛠️ Strategic Collaboration Framework for South Korea & APAC: Korea Market Entry & GTM Strategy: - Crafting data-driven playbooks, competitor analysis, and “where-to-win” strategies to conquer South Korean tech, mobility, and retail markets—unlocking over $720M (KRW 923B) in addressable revenue potential. Bilingual Business & Turnkey Proposal Execution: - Designing high-stakes commercial proposals, sales materials, partner communications, and executive-level reports that win enterprise contracts, including a $40M (KRW 40.7B) turnkey deal with Tesla. Localization (Beyond Translation): - Executing high-end English-to-Korean business, product, SaaS, and brand messaging adaptation for Korean enterprise users and local stakeholders, helping global FMCG brands secure 4+ major contracts and capture ~KRW 300B in revenue opportunities. Financial Modeling & Scenario Planning: - Building rigorous revenue and Capex forecast models (e.g., projecting robotics revenue growth from KRW 175.5B to 255.5B) to support high-stakes CEO/C-Level decision-making and IPO readiness. I understand how decisions are actually made in Korean business environments—from complex B2B sales cycles to executive stakeholder alignment. I am currently leveraging Upwork to selectively partner with global companies that require elite, high-stakes strategic execution in the Korean market. My goal is to build long-term, high-impact collaborations. Let’s hop on a quick call to turn your business vision into measurable revenue in Korea and beyond. 💼Background: - Deloitte Consulting – Strategy & Growth (C-level projects across multiple industries) - Hanwha Group – Enterprise Strategy / Future Innovation Office (Selected top performer) - Purdue University – Business Finance
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $2k
Billed in all: $4,271$4.3k
$326 in the last 6 months
Across 9 contracts
Across 18 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 15% in Korean
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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