Product Business Development Manager 213421 - #2159309

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading global technology company that is at the forefront of innovation, connecting billions of people worldwide through groundbreaking products and services. This organization is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, fostering a dynamic environment where creativity and collaboration drive significant impact. Join us in shaping the future of digital interaction and making a tangible difference on a global scale.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving impactful partnerships that shape the future of widely-used applications? This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a high-performing team, where you will play a pivotal role in defining and executing business development strategies for a suite of popular applications. You will be instrumental in identifying and cultivating strategic alliances, directly influencing product roadmaps, and delivering solutions that resonate with a global user base. Your contributions will directly accelerate innovation and unlock new growth opportunities for products used by millions.

What You’ll Do

• Execute comprehensive partnership strategies to address critical product opportunities and challenges across key applications like Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger, including cutting-edge research initiatives.
• Lead negotiations for both long-term strategic partnerships and innovative test-and-learn initiatives, guiding their successful implementation from inception to launch.
• Facilitate the alignment of partnership solutions across diverse cross-functional teams, meticulously considering downstream dependencies and future implications for product development.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, identify emerging trends, and synthesize insights into actionable plans and strategic recommendations.
• Track and report on measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for deals, collaborating closely with product, partnerships, and finance teams.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional working groups to drive timely decisions related to product partnerships, proactively escalating issues for senior input when necessary.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Strong experience in technology, business development, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in technology, entertainment, and product integrations.
• Profound knowledge of social media, digital business models, and internet/consumer technology landscapes.
• Proven experience in solving complex problems under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.
• Exceptional skill in communication, negotiation, and consensus-building among diverse stakeholders.
• Extensive experience in building and presenting compelling pitch and briefing materials.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA).

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience thriving within matrixed organizations in a multi-disciplinary capacity.
• An entrepreneurial, persistent, and resourceful mindset, coupled with a proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Experience successfully navigating and contributing within a fast-paced, highly ambiguous environment.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Our Client is the largest social media company in the world. They have substantial B2B and B2C advertising and media platforms, as well as a nonprofit initiative. With the mission of bringing people together, they now boast over 2 billion users, and are rapidly developing as they influence the world around us.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.

#LI-Hybrid