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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

🇰🇷Seoul, South Korea$49/hr100% JSS5.00 (8)Since Dec 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$326

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#95,092 / 412k
🇰🇷Country#150 / 676
Revenue, last 30 days
$419

Last 6 months: $2k

World#67,355 / 412k
🇰🇷Country#112 / 676
Total earnings
$4k

Billed in all: $4.3k

World#274,044 / 412k
🇰🇷Country#406 / 676
Per project
$285

$326 in the last 6 months

World#235,564 / 412k
🇰🇷Country#380 / 676
Projects, last 6 months
6

Across 9 contracts

56% fixed44% hourly
World#34,405 / 412k
🇰🇷Country#61 / 676
Projects in all
14

Across 18 contracts

61% fixed39% hourly
World#168,283 / 412k
🇰🇷Country#237 / 676

Earnings, last 30 days

$4.3k+$419 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$3,750$4,000$4,250$4,500Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 15% in Korean

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #50Korean329 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #26Top 15%
  2. #199Business Strategy871 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #3Top 23%
  3. #263Go-to-Market Strategy820 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #2Top 32%
  4. #308Market Analysis1,500 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #5Top 21%
  5. #364Competitive Analysis1,472 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 25%
  6. #371Strategic Planning1,408 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #1Top 26%
  7. #396Localization1,425 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #12Top 28%
  8. #444Growth Strategy1,470 freelancers · 🇰🇷 #3Top 30%