Account Manager / Network Strategy

If you use the Internet for anything – to check sports scores, book a hotel, track an order, or watch a movie trailer online – you've probably used Akamai's services without even knowing it. Akamai is the leading global service provider for accelerating content and business processes online. We play a critical role in getting content from providers to consumers by using our computational and network power to transform the chaotic Internet into a predictable, scalable, and secure business platform for more than 2,000 enterprises. Akamai is "The Trusted Choice for Online Business." About the Team Akamai is looking for an individual who has experience and skills in technical negotiation and business development to join the Network Strategy team. The Network Strategy team is responsible for managing and maintaining business relationships with Internet service providers and datacenter operators around the world. The team works closely with both existing and new vendors to identify cost effective business relationships which often go beyond industry standard customer/vendor relationships. About the Job The individual in this role will be responsible the development of key relationships to ensure these relationships meet Akamai's needs for both capacity expansion and cost reduction. They will work closely with internal legal and technical teams to identify the right commercial and technical terms and then will drive the negotiation and execution of the necessary contracts. They should have the ability to find creative solutions to complicated negotiation challenges. Responsibilities * Development of key relationships * Capacity expansion and cost reduction * Negotiation of business and technical terms * Finding solutions to complicated negotiation challenges Basic Qualifications * Overall Experience: 5-7 years or equivalent experience Desired Qualifications * Excellent organization skillls and a desire to negotiate the best possible deals given technical and business constraints * Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously * Comprehensive knowledge of Internet protocols, CDN’s and Networks preferable. Other Information * Is relocation available for this position: Yes * Is US Citizenship required: No * Is a Security Clearance Required: No If yes, applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation & must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Contact us! If you're excited by Akamai and would like to help change the online landscapes please apply to the link below or log on to www.akamai.com/careers for more information. Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=492545-3-693 Company: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Location: US-MA-CambridgeJob Category: IT/Software DevelopmentCareer Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Company: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Reference Code: 2380a