Business Development Manager

This is a Full Time Job

We're thrilled to be building Amaze Immersive Concerts with an incredibly talented and passionate team, and we can't wait to launch our large-scale project across the US and abroad late 2021. We're searching for a rockstar teammate with extensive BD experience in the entertainment industry securing major sponsorships, partnerships, and licensing deals - someone who's excited to build the future of music with us.

WHO YOU ARE
• 7+ years experience in business development in the entertainment industry with a proven track record of successfully closing new business and six figure media deals
• Entertainment professional - keeps a pulse on the music industry and has a strong understanding of the sponsorship/partnership landscape including industry trends, key players, and terminology
• Entrepreneurial - excited about working at an early-stage startup with a small team, wearing multiple hats
• Strong business acumen - rigorous financial and quantitative skills; highly analytical
• Expert negotiator - extensive experience in negotiating contracts and creating monetization opportunities through sponsorships, partnerships, and content licensing
• Strong interpersonal skills - has established network of key industry players and excited to further build and cultivate relationships with brands, agencies, and potential partners
• Highly organized - can build systems to streamline the process of handling projects at scale
• You know what real hustle looks like - resourceful and adaptable in a fast-paced evolving environment and will meet tight deadlines
• A ''yes… and!'' person, not a ''yes, but…'' person
• Must be willing to travel when necessary
• You may or may not have VR experience; come with an open mind and we'll teach you!

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Build and execute the company's overall brand, agency, and partnership strategies
• Lead negotiations for contracts to secure multiple simultaneous sponsorships, partnerships, and licensing deals to meet projected revenue goals
• Secure partnerships with major social media platforms for global digital content premieres
• Leverage existing relationships with brands and agencies to develop revenue opportunities; build deep-trusted relationships with sponsorship decision-makers within major brands and agencies
• Manage client deliverables through close collaboration with company's creative and tech teams; clearly communicate client's needs and expectations to relevant stakeholders
• Plan and execute all merchandising sales for activations across global distributors and exhibitors
• Manage all in-bound sponsorships and partnerships, maintaining good relations for future opportunities
• Track relevant KPIs and report insights and suggestions to co-CEOs and Management