Specialist, Business Development

Sony Corporation of America located in New York NY is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation based in Tokyo Japan. Sonys 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 : SUMMARY

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a Specialist Business Development to join the Business Development team within SCAs Personal Entertainment Business (PEB) department.

Reporting to the Senior Director Personal Entertainment Business the Specialist will play a key role in supporting the growth and execution of strategic business initiatives across the PEB team. This position bridges business development brand development and cross-functional collaboration supporting market expansion efforts partnerships and strategic projects that drive long-term business impact.

This is an position suited for a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic matrixed environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical organizational / project management and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across business and marketing functions.

This position will be on a Hybrid Schedule with 2-3 days per week onsite in the NYC or Culver City office .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development

Support the development evaluation and execution of business development initiatives aligned with PEB growth priorities.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Planning Marketing Creator Regional and Legal teams to ensure cohesive strategies and implementation.

Serve as a lead in relationship management with internal stakeholders across regions and business units and external partners (where assigned)

Track and analyze performance of ongoing business initiatives

Conduct market and competitive research to support the evaluation of new partnership opportunities emerging trends and innovation areas.

Prepare and refine business proposals partner presentations and legal NDAs to support decision-making and strategic alignment.

Perform and own key team operational tasks essential to strategy and business development functions. Including but not limited to taking meeting minutes call scheduling legal / contract trafficking among others.

Brand Development Support

Partner with the Brand Development team on strategic campaigns and partnership activations that strengthen Sony Audios market presence.

Contribute to developing brand-aligned go-to-market approaches for initiatives such as 360 VME emerging creator platforms and more.

Assist in the coordination and delivery of co-marketing programs asset development and brand storytelling across channels.

Senior Director & Team Support

Support the Senior Director in driving organizational initiatives and operational alignment across the PEB leadership team.

Assist in preparing agendas meeting recaps business updates reports and presentations for executive leadership.

Contribute to overall team efficiency through coordination of key workflows meetings and communications.

Provide administrative support to the team and leadership on budget management across verticals of business operations

Monitor and report on key activities and milestones on a weekly and monthly basis.

Honesty trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include :

Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing Strategy Communications or a related field .

Minimum of 2-4 years experience in combination of business development and / or business development support and / or marketing strategy related functions.

Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and research skills; ability to synthesize insights and present recommendations clearly.

Familiarity with integrated marketing brand strategy and partnership development.

Excellent written verbal and presentation skills with strong attention to detail.

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; experience with data analytics tools is a plus.

Experience or strong interest in the music / entertainment ecosystem or creator ecosystem is a must .

Must work well under deadline pressure with multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously; outstanding attention to detail;adaptable and accepting of abrupt change and unforeseen challenges

Ability to work in matrix environment and to serve as individual and team contributor

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to travel as .

Ability to join regular evening calls with international partners.

Preferred Attributes

Experience and knowledge of strategy and / or business development (including analysis analytics research)

Experience working with both internal and external partners

Strategic thinker with operational discipline and the ability to execute efficiently.

Collaborative team player who builds trust and communicates effectively across functions.

Proactive adaptable and comfortable working with ambiguity.

Exceptional interpersonal written / oral / listening communications and presentation / persuasion skills along with proactive approach to sharing information with peers and cross functional teams

Passion for innovation technology and the evolving creator and audio landscape.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity Equity and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sonys purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

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 familys 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 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 Years 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 $80000 to $90000. In addition to the annual base salary this role has an annual bonus target of 7%. 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.

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Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Presentation Skills,Time Management,Marketing,Cold Calling,Microsoft Powerpoint,Salesforce,Organization Design,Public Speaking,Lead Generation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 80000 - 90000