Playboy: VP Business Development, Digital Media

Playboy’s Entertainment Group is looking for a VP Business Development – Digital Media who will be responsible for generating new leads, evaluation of opportunities, contract negotiation and closure on new alliances and partnerships and will work closely with operating management to ensure effective integration and execution.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Identify, negotiate and close deals to expand distribution of Playboy’s digital media assets across multiple platforms, as well as facilitate growth opportunities for Playboy’s direct-to-consumer online and wireless businesses.

2. Working closely with marketing and product teams, identify new opportunities to expand distribution and online traffic and develop plans for development and execution and present recommendations to management.

3. Evaluate opportunities that are presented from various sources. Analyze opportunities in the context of key performance metrics and strategic direction and make recommendations to management.

4. Assist in the evaluation process of new business opportunities through partnering, licensing, merger/acquisitions and/or joint ventures. Evaluate alternative opportunities, assess specific options, provide decision making criteria and recommendations for optimal courses of action. Prepare and conduct presentations to senior management.

5. Develop a thorough understanding of the Playboy Entertainment Group businesses, including our direct-to-consumer products and services, B2B relationships, key performance metrics, strategic priorities and competitive landscape.

6. Manage certain existing alliance relationships.

7. Work closely with finance and strategic
planning groups to evaluate and structure new deals and to ensure that all new initiatives are consistent with our overall strategy and create value.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct subordinates, but will coordinate business analyst support.

QUALIFICATIONS

– 10 years (minimum) diverse experience in Internet commerce or digital media including sales, marketing, business development and analysis, including 4+ years in a deal-intensive business development role.

– Bachelor’s degree required and MBA or JD preferred.

– Understanding of direct response marketing (online or offline) preferred, with ability to analyze potential initiatives in the context of key performance metrics.

– Strong understanding of digital media distribution channels and technology, essential.

– Outstanding presentation skills required, with the ability to assist senior executives in the deal making process and the ability to resolve important issues with crisp closure and execution.

– Superb verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills are required.

– Previous adult entertainment experience not required but individual must be comfortable with adult entertainment programming and working with partners in the adult entertainment industry.

– Significant travel may be required.

Contact Info: Email resume to: corpresumes@playboy.com

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