Director, Business Development

Director, Business Development

Mobile Posse, a dynamic start-up -- recently featured in the IDC report Ten Emerging Mobile Players To Watch in 2008 ( http://www.mobiletechnews.com/info/2008/02/06/131749.html) -- is looking for a full time  Director, Business Development to establish strategic business development initiatives that drive corporate growth through product partnerships and alliances.  Mobile Posse ( http://www.mobileposse.com) is the leading provider of content and idle screen advertising in the US. The company recently closed on a $10 million round of venture capital from top-tier firms and is commercially launched on one carrier with several others pending. This position is located in McLean, VA.

 

Responsibilities:

The Director, Business Development will work with the executive team, sales and technology groups to develop partnership strategy and translate that into specific business development initiatives. The key candidate will work closely with senior executives to drive partner relationships necessary to achieve business metrics. They will survey the mobile advertising landscape and identify opportunities for strategic partnerships/alliances that can help drive the company’s vision forward.  The Director, Business Development will independently structure and negotiate partnership deals from inception through closure, and effectively manage partner relationship ongoing.  Responsible for developing and implementing business development programs through in-depth market research, partner contact, and strategic analysis.

Job Requirements:

Requires strong interpersonal, problem solving, and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with all levels of management. The qualified candidate will be a results oriented and self driven individual contributor with an established track record of success.

Must have an established network of contacts in either the mobile or interactive advertising space, preferably both.  Must enjoy and thrive in a fast paced, start up environment.  A strong business development and/or sales background is a must with key understanding of and experience in the following areas:

 

· Mobile and/or the interactive advertising space

· Ability to independently negotiate complex deals

· Ability to survey competitive/partner landscape and identify partnership opportunities

· Must be able to quickly grasp and appreciate technology underpinnings to assess feasibility, and effort required to make something happen should a partnership require technology support

 

Preferred Qualifications:
8+ years of related experience in business development or sales.  Established relationships with OEMs (Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Samsung, etc.) is highly desirable.  Established relationships and prior experience working with mobile content providers, aggregators, and mobile application/gaming companies a plus.

 

Education and Experience:  Bachelors Degree from a four-year college or university; or equivalent training, education and experience.  MBA preferred.

 

Mobile Posse offers competitive salaries, stock options and benefits to include medical, dental and vision.  Don’t miss this opportunity to be in on a fast growing, successful start-up.  Mobile Posse is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates please send resumes to Jobs6@mobileposse.com .