Director, Business Development job opportunity at Sony.



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Sony Director, Business Development
Experience: 5-years
Pattern: full-time
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loacation San Diego, United States Of America
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Sony Corporation of America , located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en .   POSITION SUMMARY   Sony Corporation of America (SCA),   is seeking   a   Director of Business Development   to join the   Corp   DX   (Digital Transformation) ) group based in   San Diego ,   CA   or Culver City, CA .   The Digital   Transformation Office, under Sony Corporation, drives   the   delivery of highly impactful program solutions worldwide, across   the   different Sony Group of Companies .       In this critically   impor t ant   role , you will   lead efforts to   identify , evaluate, and execute strategic opportunities that align with our long-term business goals .      This role requires a   unique blend of strategic deal-making, technical fluency, and a proven ability to monetize platform capabilities .    It requires you to   effectively communicate complex solutions   for fan and creator en gagement , engage with   multiple Sony entities and   other strategic partners,   and   collaborate   closely with the Product Management   teams   and Strategy   Planning teams .   You will bring years of diverse   expertise   in business strategy   in the entertainment and Enterprise SaaS   space   that requires focus and fortitude to drive results   and   foster long-term   relationship   that create value for our customers .       This position is a hybrid role requiring   2 -3   days on-site in   our   Culver City,   CA   or San Diego, CA ,   Office.     JOB RESPONSIBILTIES   Develop and execute business development strategies to drive revenue, partnerships, and market expansion.   Drive business conversations   with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders ,   demonstrating   s trong   understanding of technology products   and ability to   translate technical capabilities into clear, compelling business value propositions.   Bring in revenue with   clear   monetization plan   by providing technical context, strategic positioning, relationship development , and success metrics.   Identify , evaluate, and negotiate strategic alliances, and other   business   growth   opportunities.   Own the end-to-end deal process, from prospecting and due diligence to negotiation and post-deal integration   that will lead to   the long -term vision.   Conduct market research and competitive analysis to   identify   emerging trends and whitespace opportunities.   Collaborate with Product and Engineering to align partnership and product strategies.   Collaborate with internal staff, management teams, and external Sony entities (including subject matter authorities, technology teams, data governance, legal, security teams, etc.) to   identify   and communicate expectations and tasks.   Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above   QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION   Your qualifications and experience should include:     BA/BS Degree   in Business or relevant area of study   in the technical field   AND a minimum of   1 5   years of professional work experience   in   Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Development, or similar roles .    MBA   or advanced   technical degree   is   a significant plus .   Strong understanding of technology products and the ability to translate technical capabilities into business value.   Proven   track record   of sourcing, structuring, and closing strategic deals.   Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills   with   a track record   of successfully engaging and influencing C-level stakeholders.   Ability to work effectively and expertly with cross-functional groups across   divisions,   worldwide, as a team .   Exceptional leadership versatility; able to effectively communicate and negotiate across all levels—from driving strategic alignment with C-suite executives to providing hands-on support for frontline execution.   Proficient in driving and implementing strategic   partnership   plans, coupled with a creative approach to solving challenges that may not have readily   apparent   solutions.   Possesses o utstanding financial and quantitative analysis skills to   identify   trends   impacting   the business   and synthesize findings in c lear   business language .   Brings   valuable e xperience in domestic and international business   landscapes .   Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment.   Japanese language skills is a plus.   Familiarity with other Sony   affiliates i s   a significant advantage .   BENEFITS:       SCA offers benefits-eligible employees ( generally regular   employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.             What we offer you:     Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage   with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) .   Employee   assistance   plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits .     Fertility benefits,   including,   surrogacy, and   adoption   assistance   programs .      Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children .   Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and   hospital indemnity   insurance .   Short-term   & long -term disability plans .       Up to   12 weeks   of paid parental and caregiver leave .       401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with v immediate vesting .     Education   assistance   and student loan programs .         Other Programs:       Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules .   Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays ( early release ), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs) .   Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility) .   Matching   gift   program .   A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs) .       Special discounts   on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees .   Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions ).   The   anticipated   annual base salary for this position is $185,000 to $210,000.   In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of  22 %.   This   range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.    #LI-BC1   SCA will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records   in accordance with   applicable law .     All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for. We are aware that unauthorized individuals or organizations may attempt to solicit personal information or payments from job applicants by impersonating our company through fraudulent job postings.  We take these matters seriously but cannot control third-party websites. To protect your personal information, please verify that any job posting you respond to also appears on our official Careers page:  www.sonyjobs.com .  Please also be advised that we never request personal identifying information (such as Social Security numbers, bank details, or copies of identification documents) during the initial stages of our application process.  If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication, please contact  careers@sonyusa.com  before submitting any information. Right to Work (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)

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