Thursday, April 12, 2012

Senior Director, Business Development - Mobile - Edmodo - San Mateo


Job Description

About the Role
The responsibilities of this position center around formulating and executing a mobile strategy that supports success and adoption of Edmodo in the K-12 classroom. In support of that, the individual will spend more than half of his/her time actively sourcing, selecting and negotiating partnerships aligned to engineering and business requirements. Foreign and domestic travel requirements are initially estimated to be around 25% of your time.
Responsibilities
Work cross-functionally within Edmodo to assess current and future needs
Collaborate with functional leaders to define strategic priorities and develop roadmap
Successfully source and secure a range of relationships in support of strategy
Manage relationships post-deal completion to ensure continuous improvement in products and services delivered
Serve as an advocate for partners within Edmodo and identify areas for growth via partnerships
Develop long-term roadmap with focus on cross-functional collaboration, scalability, and impact
Maintain expert knwledge of market trends including rigurous analysis of market drivers, cost structures, and technical improvements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with outstanding academic performance; MBA a plus
7 + years experience, including 3-5 years of related business development experience within a high-growth technology company
Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex deals, think strategically, and understand nuanced mobile product issues
Passion for social technologies and a deep understanding of the consumer internet/social media products and trends
Exceptional communication and presentation skills; namely, a demonstrated ability to clarify and summarize complex issues, leading to thoughtful recommendations and action plans
Excellent project management experience, with the ability to lead and handle multiple time-sensitive, cross-functional projects
Ability to work effectively and cross-functionally with all levels of management, both internally and externally
Strong analytical skills
Fast learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional Candidates
Experience at mobile device manufacturer, carrier, and/or related start-up is highly desirable
Familiarity and experience with Android operating system is highly desirable
Have had exposure to educational technologies directed at the K-12 market
Demonstrated innovation related to strategic sourcing, vendor relations, quality assurance and associated measurement systems for mobile device OEM’s
Working at Edmodo
At Edmodo, we are working together to create an environment that fosters learning and growth and encourages creativity, transparency, and diversity. Hear what it’s like to work at Edmodo, directly from the Edmodo team: http://www.jobs.edmodo.com
Edmodo offers a comprehensive compensation package, which includes the following benefits:
Medical, dental and vision
Short term and long term disability
LIFE & AD&D
401(K)
Domestic partner benefit coverage
Paid vacation and holidays
Wellness time off
Meal plans
Paid public transportation
The position is located in downtown San Mateo, minutes from the 101, 280, and 92 freeways.
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Email: jobs@aarenconsultants.in
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