As the Business Development Director, you will report to the Sr. Director of Business Development and be responsible for designing and executing innovative partnership models that accelerate Manufacturing Revolutions key initiatives. You will also play a critical role in the development of our overall partnerships strategy, and be responsible for the execution and ongoing optimization of a broad range of partnerships.
To do this job, you will need a unique combination of attributes. You have a passion for, and good understanding of, technology and its role in manufacturing. You have significant experience in multiple disciplines, including business development, operations, finance, and strategy. You have the ability to see the big picture and the personality to roll up your sleeves and do the work. Similarly, you have experience building momentum and aligning multiple constituencies within large organizations, and a credibility with and understanding of the startup and venture capital communities. You are capable of defining a vision, marshaling resources, executing on an initiative and presenting the results to Senior Leadership.
Desired Skills and Experience
Qualifications
5 to 7 years experience leading and managing partnerships and innovation initiatives for Fortune 500 companies
Broad deal experience including corporate M&A, venture capital, and IP transactions
Passion for identifying emerging trends in the digital space and leading innovation
Strong executive presence and executive communications skills
Experience with startup and technology community
Background and skillset to manage complex initiatives from start to finish
Exceptional networking, relationship building and partnership management skills
Strong interpersonal, consensus-building skills, with ability to communicate and achieve results across multiple audiences in complex organizational structure
Fluent in Keynote/PowerPoint/MS Word Suite
MBA or JD preferred
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