Commercial Strategy Manager/ Senior Manager

Job Description

Role based in Singapore, reporting into Commercial Strategy Senior Director, Western Pacific
Overview

As WBD's global business continues expanding within both existing and new segments, there is an imperative to optimize the overall revenue model and drive sustainable commercial growth. Strategic decisions in most cases impact the overall business model, requiring holistic commercial planning and oversight of a complex ecosystem.

The newly created role of Commercial Strategy [Manager/Senior Manager], China will provide necessary support to the regional and local management teams on such strategic projects aimed at driving accelerated, profitable growth in the business, encompassing all revenue streams while supporting the growth of the DTC business.

Responsibilities
• Support the development & implementation of new partnerships with traditional players and non-video partners.
• Work closely with the local team to explore new opportunities with our traditional partners to achieve mid-long term strategic goals while maintaining revenue growth.
• Active participation in building, negotiating, and implementing the deal strategies in relation to the key projects.
• Identify potential targets for major commercial and/or equity partnerships.
• Contributing creative and strategic thinking on projects and to challenge status-quo.
• Cultivating and maintaining excellent business relationships with the local teams in each hub
• Build the foundations for a long-term digital ad sales business in high potential ad sales markets
• Support the evaluation and implementation of effective monetisation models for the digital inventory through in-house and/or rep relationships.
• Evaluate and implement maximum value through traditional and next-gen ad sales techniques (addressable linear, programmatic ad sales etc).

Requirements
• Experience in the China market, ideally within the media, broadcast, or entertainment industry.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English
• Previous experience working in commercial strategy, corporate or business development.
• Team player with strong inter-personal skills.
• Strong academic background and analytical skills to drive strategic insight.
• Must be able to multi-task and proactively manage a variety of projects and timelines.
• Ability to work in a diverse global matrix organisation.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Proven capability in sourcing data and conducting research.
• Passionate about working in digital and the media industry.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5o7e7-18-118-126-159-42 in your application.