Position Summary
Why join our team?
Samsung News is a news aggregation service by Samsung that offers curated content from various sources. It provides personalised news updates, trending stories, and in-depth articles across different categories such as technology, business, entertainment, and sports. The service is integrated into Samsung devices and aims to keep users informed with a streamlined and accessible news experience.
We are looking to curate the best news content from top publishers and deliver it to Samsung device owners across Europe. Our platform will provide a seamless and personalised news experience, keeping our audience informed and engaged. We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to expand our presence in the European market.
Role and Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities:
·Identify and develop strategic partnerships with key players in the European news industry, including publishers, media companies, and content creators.
·Negotiate and handle commercial agreements to secure premium content for our platform.
·Analyse market trends and competitive landscape to identify new business opportunities and drive growth.
·Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, and editorial, to ensure alignment on business objectives and execution.
·Work closely with headquarters in Korea and teams in North America to align regional strategies and share standard processes.
·Develop and complete a comprehensive business development strategy to expand our market presence in Europe.
·Represent Samsung News at industry events and conferences to build relationships and enhance our brand presence.
Your key people management responsibilities:
1. Identify and develop strategic partnerships with key players in the European news industry, including publishers, media companies, and content creators.
2. Negotiate and handle commercial agreements to secure premium content for our platform.
3. Analyse market trends and competitive landscape to identify new business opportunities and drive growth.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, and editorial, to ensure alignment on business objectives and execution.
5. Work closely with headquarters in Korea and teams in North America to align regional strategies and share standard processes.
6. Develop and complete a comprehensive business development strategy to expand our market presence in Europe.
7. Represent Samsung News at industry events and conferences to build relationships and enhance our brand presence.
What we need for this role
To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:
8. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, Media, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.
9. Demonstrated ability in business development, preferably within the digital media or news industry.
10. Strong understanding of the European news industry, including key players, market trends, and business models.
11. Proven track record of negotiating and closing strategic partnerships and commercial agreements.
12. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
13. Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
14. Fluency in English; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.
15. Experience working with international teams, particularly in Asia and North America, is highly desirable
The candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, delivering against a daring business plan. Have an entrepreneurial mind-set, taking ownership in creating opportunities.
What does success look like? Success will be measured across a variety of metrics:
16. Partnership Growth : Successfully negotiating and securing partnerships with premier news publishers, content creators, and other media companies to enrich the platform's content offering. Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing partners to ensure long-term collaboration and mutual benefit.
17. User Engagement and Growth : Driving significant increases in user acquisition and engagement metrics through strategic partnerships and content offerings.
18. Revenue Generation : Identifying and leveraging monetization opportunities such as advertisements, sponsored content, or subscription models. Meeting or exceeding revenue targets through innovative business models and partnerships.
19. Market Expansion : Successfully launching and scaling Samsung News in new markets, adapting the service to local content preferences and regulatory environments. Analyzing market trends and user data to inform strategic decisions and identify new opportunities for growth.
20. Product Development and Improvement: Collaborating with product and engineering teams to ensure the platform evolves to meet user needs and stays competitive in the market. Gathering and using feedback from partners and users to drive continuous improvement of the service.
21. Strategic Planning and Execution : Developing and implementing comprehensive business development strategies that align with Samsung News' overall goals and objectives. Demonstrating the ability to adjust and adapt strategies in response to market changes and emerging opportunities.
22. Innovation and Thought Leadership : Bringing innovative ideas to the table for new content formats, distribution channels, and engagement methods. Staying ahead of industry trends and ensuring Samsung News remains a leader in the digital news space.
Skills and Qualifications
Benefits of working at Samsung include:
Regular
23. Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week
24. Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance
25. Car allowance
26. Healthcare cash plan or private medical – family cover
27. Income protection
28. Enhanced pension contribution
29. Three volunteering days each year
30. Flexible benefit portal and contribution of £55 per month - including travel insurance, gym membership, season ticket loan, Tastecard, dental insurance and more
31. Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
32. Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products
33. Access to a discount shopping portal
A note on equal opportunities
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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