Sony Pictures Mobile: Manager, Mobile Business Development, LA

Sony Pictures Digital (SPD), an operating unit of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) oversees the activities of SPE’s digital production and online assets. Sony Pictures Digital consists of four key operating business units: Sony Pictures Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Sony Online Entertainment and Sony Pictures Digital Networks, which is focused on mobile entertainment, broadband video delivery and personal media software and services. By making information and entertainment available anywhere, anytime on any enabled device, Sony Pictures Digital is exploring new technology that links hardware with software in ways that advance the current boundaries of the entertainment landscape.

Description: MANAGER – MOBILE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Sony Pictures Mobile is a leader in mobile and plays an important role in supporting our motion pictures marketing group through the operation of business lines in the mobile industry for ringtones, graphics, games and video.

SP Mobile has an opening for a Manager, Mobile Business Development in Culver City, CA. The manager will support groups that are tasked with:

- Developing and maintaining strong relationships as well as identifying growth opportunities throughout North America, Asia and Latin America with wireless carriers and affiliates [i.e. Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Cingular, Bell Mobility etc]

- evaluating strategic , financial and legal considerations of proposed transactions

- handling negotiations and deal flow and executing contracts

- overseeing content delivery [ringtones, games graphics, video] and some operational aspects to wireless carriers

- interacting with marketing groups both internally and at the carrier-level to develop strategic sales and marketing initiatives to drive the business

This is a high-profile position with significant growth potential. This manager will have the opportunity to apply their business expertise to the wireless entertainment industry, interact with senior executives, and contribute to SPM’s strategic direction.

Specific responsibilities of the manager include:

- Develop and manage delivery of our ringtones, graphics, games and video to the wireless carriers

- Handle complex negotiations relating to revenue sharing and marketing programs

- Write deal memos, and presentations for new product launches. Closely cooperate with SPD legal during negotiations to execute contracts

- Conduct research and marketplace intelligence to be on top on trends and issues within the wireless space – be on the lookout for market opportunities .

- Perform financial analysis from our sales reports , incl. making recommendations to the team based on that analysis

- Build strong relationships with executives at the wireless carriers, handset manufacturers and other key partners in the value chain

Job requirements:

- A min of 3 – 5 years business experience in strategic planning, investment banking, or in corporate-level mobile/wireless industry
– Strong partnership skills and relationship building background

- Strong understanding of business operations

- Understanding of corporate marketing & advertising

- Proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint

- Proven ability to manage projects from beginning to completion without constant supervision , a ‘can-do’ attitude

- Strong communication and presentation skills ; organized and with attention to detail

- Media & Entertainment industry experience strongly preferred

- MBA and international work experience a plus

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As a global leader in creativity and innovation, Sony Pictures Entertainment draws upon the diverse backgrounds and perspectives or our workforce for continued success. Our respect for employee differences and focus on employee development encourages a progressive and rewarding work environment. In addition, SPE offers excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k, 10 paid holidays, plus much more.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the minimum qualifications as described above and forward your resume online at
www.sonypicturesjobs.com

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