Viber is looking for a Business Development Lead with a strong understanding of the CIS market and proven experience in delivering new partnerships and growing existing ones.
This role will form an essential part of our Global Business Development team, delivering high quality performance and brand partnerships that reward our users. Working directly with media, brands, and agencies, the successful candidate will work across our suite of products to plan, create, negotiate and deliver best in market partnerships across our platform and beyond.
Responsibilities
BD strategy for the CIS market development and execution
Identify and prospect new partnerships that will drive Viber usage in the CIS market
Initiate, structure, negotiate and close partnership deals
Build and sustain strong relationships with business decision makers and internal stakeholders
Update Global BD team on current partnerships and pipeline
Manage all partnership reporting to generate insights and learnings for each campaign
Regularly share consumer and market insights that can be used to drive Viber usage
CIS BD team management
Requirements
5+ years of experience in a business development role
Experience in the mobile, social media, telecom or banking industries
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management
Senior level contacts at relevant media agencies and brands
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced digital environment
Skills
Technical knowledge of digital builds and capabilities
Strong communication, especially written and presentation skills
Ability to establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders
English language – excellent verbal and written skills.
