Manager, Strategy and Business Development

Job Description

Manager, Strategy and Business Development (Remote)

Employees

The majority of our employees will have flexibility that allows them to choose a predominantly remote, predominantly in-office, or hybrid setup. Our official in-office locations in the United States includes LA, NYC, Stamford, and Chicago, and we have several other states in which employees may work remotely if their role isn't one that requires them to be in or near the office. We value the health and safety of our people above all else, and our onsite attendance policies reflect that. If there is an on-site requirement for a role, it will be listed in the job description.

For those employees who would like to utilize our offices, full vaccination for COVID-19 is required for physical presence in A+E Networks workplaces. While A+E Networks will consider reasonable

accommodation requests regarding this policy in accordance with applicable law, such requests will not be considered until a conditional offer of employment is extended to a candidate. Applicants should not submit any medical or health information in connection with their application for employment.

Division Story
We in Content Sales and Licensing, or GCS, are always thinking about what comes next. Our Strategy team supports 11 different innovative business units. The Strategy team is a tight-knit group of ambitious individuals with backgrounds in banking and consulting focused on defining analytical methodologies to assess strategic alternatives for growth. We evaluate trends, challenge corporate norms, and work with departments throughout the company to develop strategies for success. Constantly on the lookout for great ideas, we build business plans for internal initiatives and invest externally in new startups changing the media landscape.

You're a strategic thinker who can dissect complex problems, create a logical approach to solving problems, and are persuasive yet patient when it comes to changing executive thinking. You excel at collaboration, are not afraid of a model, and can get things done.

Job Description

In this newly conceived role, the Manager, Strategy & Business Development  is tasked with the support for the development and execution of growth initiatives that optimize future revenue while ensuring that A+E Networks will remain in a position to control its destiny.

More About What You'll Do: Manager, Strategy & Business Development

Construct quantitative models and form qualitative arguments that inform strategic decisions across all of A+E Networks Global Content Sales business unit, including:
• ''Go to market '' strategies for new channels and/or content verticals
• Content valuation / pricing
• Production and partnership participation
• Work collaboratively across GCS and the greater A+E Networks to support financial planning, sales /licensing , and technology integration activities.
• Draft and, in some cases, present qualitative/quantitative plans to senior management to support the launch of new business lines.

Your Story (What You Need To Have) : Manager, Strategy & Business Development

EXPERIENTIAL
• Bachelor's Degree in business, mathematics, or quantitative science.
• 2 – 4 years' experience using data to substantiate strategic hypotheses – including years in a fast-paced and structured environment such as a management consulting firm or investment bank.
• High level of proficiency with large data sets in MS Excel and the ability to translate insights into management-ready MS PowerPoint presentations.
• Passion for streaming video and emerging media business models.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse, multi-location, multifaceted teams.

PERSONAL
• Excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills, with comfort in presenting to senior management.
• Hands-on work ethic, particularly with respect to data acquisition and modeling; a predisposition for ''getting things done'' while taking a collaborative approach.
• Strong personal character that embraces honesty and transparency .
• Passion for technology as applied to the media business .

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjxj1w-3-145-2-184-42 in your application.