S

Samsung

Makes consumer electronics and semiconductor components

Sr. Manager of Strategy & Planning

Full-TimeDeadline 10/31/26
$175k - $185k/yr+ Bonus
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Bellevue, WA, USA
In PersonOn-site in Bellevue, Washington; candidates must be able to work on-site.
Business & StrategyCorporate Strategy
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor’ Degree with 8+ years of industry experience or 6+ years with Master’s Degree. Experience in mobile categories with similar go-to-market strategies desired.
  • Exceptional strategic planning and analytical skills, financial acumen, organizational planning required.
  • A proven self-starter, he/she must be a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good business judgment, and high managerial leadership potential.
  • Outstanding proficiency in both oral and written communication modes for both internal and external personnel at various levels.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills for both internal and external discussions.
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all assigned levels within and outside the company.
  • Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments and projects.
  • Work independently and in a team environment in order to achieve business objectives, personal and team goals, and complete assignments within established timeframes and specifications.
  • The ability to develop tasks and work assignments, sometimes based on vaguely defined objectives and parameters
Responsibilities
  • Create mid-to-long term strategies for T-Mobile account team; develop strategic communications for internal and external audiences
  • Analyze competitive marketplace intelligence; develop strategies and tactics to grow market share
  • Create, develop, and own T-Mobile to Samsung executive wiring structure, including follow-up of cadence, discussion agenda, and action items
  • Create, develop, and own revenue acceleration programs with sales and marketing teams, including analysis and investment strategy based on estimated ROI and confidence level
  • Provide in-depth strategic insights and thought leadership on mobile industry, channel and consumer trends to top management
  • Develop business cases and strategic options based on industry insights, internal capabilities, financial models, and ROI analysis to support planning initiatives
  • Identify, analyze, and develop potential new business models & JBP partnerships that will drive business growth
  • Provide senior management with timely and insightful analysis on critical competitive threats, movements and strategies with implications and recommended actions
  • Analyze industry, market, and specific sales channels to determine potential impact, set targets and KPIs, and generate recommended action plans
  • Analyze primary, secondary, and third-party sources to create analyses to inform business decisions
  • Provide in-depth analysis of quarterly and annual earnings reports
  • Provide critical analytical support for business decision-making involving SEA and account cross-functional areas, including but not limited to: TAM, install base, source of volume
  • Generate sellout forecasts for competitor models using sensing data and market intelligence to load and maintain internal systems
  • Generate forecasts competitive forecasts, load SMART; maintaining SMART
  • Presentations: Create internal (Samsung) and external (customer) communications on issues relating to the state of the business and of strategic importance
  • Support development of annual strategic framework for innovation of T-Mobile team & business
  • Lead and execute cross-functional meetings & workshops of strategic importance
  • Manage weekly reporting to SEA/HQ
  • Own key drive period and product launch reporting, and other events reporting to SEA/ HQ
  • Manage new and innovative strategic projects that help develop new streams of revenue and grow the business.
  • Support legal and contract teams in negotiating terms and conditions related to any new agreement required for the project.
  • Work with different teams, both internal and external, to develop and establish new processes.
  • Regularly update all stakeholders, identify roadblocks and issues and solicit appropriate team and leadership engagement for resolution.

About the company

Samsung Electronics designs and manufactures consumer devices and electronic components for individuals, businesses and other technology manufacturers worldwide. Its product lines include Galaxy phones and tablets, televisions, home appliances, memory chips, processors and displays. The company develops hardware and software, runs manufacturing facilities and sells finished products through online and physical retail channels supported by a global sales network. It earns revenue from device and component sales, while its foundry business manufactures chips designed by customers. Samsung Electronics was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Suwon, South Korea.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Suwon, South Korea

Founded

1969

Get referred to Samsung

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Career development is structured: Samsung's DS Division runs an annual Talent Fair for training applications and career discussions.
  • TV distribution remains strong: Samsung reported 29.1% of global television revenue share in March 2026.
  • Revenue reached a record: Samsung Electronics reported KRW171.5 trillion in quarterly consolidated sales in July 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Factory work carries chemical hazards: Samsung classifies chemical injection as hazardous and requires task-specific risk assessments.
  • Remote flexibility is limited: Samsung Semiconductor's San Jose SSD Qualification Engineer role requires daily onsite presence.
  • Device margins face pressure: Samsung's MX and Networks businesses reported a KRW0.7 trillion operating loss in July 2026.

What makes Samsung unique

  • Security has dedicated hardware: Samsung's Knox Vault isolates its own processor and memory on select Galaxy devices.
  • Foundry design is distinctive: Samsung's 3nm process uses nanosheet transistors with gates surrounding the channels.
  • The ecosystem crosses brands: Samsung's SmartThings connects compatible Matter devices from different manufacturers.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee assistance program, Telehealth services

Work life success: PTO, FlexTime, FlexPlace, FlexYourFriday

Financial wellness: Health savings account, Flexible spending acounts, 401(k), Student loan support, Tuition assistance

Family first: Pregnancy support, Adoption assistance program, Paid child caregiver leave, Milk stork, WINFertility

Incentives: Fitness reimbursement, Annual physical. Preventative screenings, Lifestyle management

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 13th, 2026
Two thirds of Europeans pick smartphones for aspirations, Samsung survey finds

Samsung research suggests Europeans choose smartphones with future ambitions in mind. In a Censuswide survey of 5,001 adults in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK, 66% said they picked their current phone with at least one interest in mind, from gaming to travel and content creation. Everyday frustrations remain. Some 36% say they charge their phone too often, and 27% have avoided mobile banking in public for fear of being seen. For their next phone, 22% rank speed and performance first, while 20% want to do more without a larger screen. Among 25–34-year-olds, 21% would consider a foldable that opens into a small tablet. Samsung's chief marketing officer for Europe, Benjamin Braun, said choice matters because everyone uses a phone differently.

Simply Wall St
Oct 11th, 2026
GRAIL gets $110M Samsung investment as new Galleri trial data lifts cancer test case

GRAIL has reported new clinical data for its Galleri multi-cancer early detection test from the NHS-Galleri trial and the PATHFINDER 2 study. The results point to fewer late-stage diagnoses, low false positive rates, and accurate Cancer Signal Origin prediction. The company plans to present further results at the EDCC and ESMO conferences in October 2026. They will cover detection across more than 200 cancers and performance across racial and ethnic groups. Samsung entities also made a $110 million equity investment in GRAIL to support commercialisation in South Korea and other Asian markets. Challenges remain. GRAIL still burns cash, and it needs US Food and Drug Administration decisions and broad payer coverage.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 8th, 2026
Samsung's preliminary Q3 results miss estimates, memory stocks slide 3%

Memory and data storage stocks declined Thursday after Samsung Electronics' preliminary third-quarter results missed analyst expectations. The world's largest memory chipmaker reported expected sales of 195 trillion Korean won ($145.06 billion) and operating profit of 107.4 trillion won ($79.89 billion), falling short of estimates of 205.26 trillion won in sales and 112.73 trillion won in operating profit. Shares of Sandisk, SK Hynix, and Seagate Technology fell approximately 3%, whilst Micron dropped 2%. Samsung shares lost 2.4% on the South Korean exchange. Analysts warn that elevated expectations may make it harder for memory stocks to impress investors, despite strong growth. Concerns centre on slowing quarter-over-quarter profit growth and potential price impacts from increased supply in coming years. Samsung will report full results on 29 October.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 8th, 2026
US stock futures fall as AI firms seek $90B+ in debt financing amid rising bond yields

US stock futures fell on Thursday, with Dow Jones futures down 0.5%, S&P 500 futures declining 0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 futures dropping 0.5%. Rising government bond yields weighed on markets, with the US 10-year Treasury yield trading at 5.327% and the 30-year yield reaching its highest level in over two decades. Reports of substantial AI infrastructure financing added to debt market concerns. Broadcom is seeking over $50 billion to fund development of a custom AI chip with OpenAI, whilst Oracle discusses financing for a major chip purchase. Applied Digital reported 322% year-on-year revenue growth to $342 million, exceeding expectations. However, capital spending surged 730% to $2.074 billion, highlighting the capital-intensive nature of AI infrastructure. Samsung Electronics forecast record third-quarter operating profit of approximately $80.1 billion, though shares declined in volatile trading.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 8th, 2026
Samsung forecasts record $80B Q3 operating profit as AI memory boom drives growth

Samsung Electronics projected record Q3 operating profit of 107.4 trillion won ($80.18 billion), surpassing analyst estimates and marking its fourth consecutive record quarter. The South Korean firm expects revenue to more than double year-over-year to 195 trillion won. The forecast weighed on competitors' shares, with Micron Technology slipping nearly 1% and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing dipping 0.3% in overnight trading. Samsung's stock fell 2.4% in Seoul. TSMC separately reported September sales rose 54.6%, pushing Q3 revenue 50% higher to 1.49 trillion won, beating estimates. The semiconductor business drove Samsung's growth as surging AI infrastructure spending fuels demand for memory chips. Both Samsung and Micron have warned tight memory supply could persist through 2028.