Job Description

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   Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery&hellip; the stuff dreams are made of.
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  Who We Are&hellip;
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 When we say, &ldquo;the stuff dreams are made of,&rdquo; we&rsquo;re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD&rsquo;s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the
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 From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
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 We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Vice President of Business Development to join our leadership team, reporting directly to the EVP &amp; Managing Director for the Nordics. The primary focus of this role is to collaborate closely with our sales leaders and wider leadership team to identify and implement new business opportunities and cross-functional initiatives within the Nordic region.
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  Key Responsibilities
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   Work in partnership with Nordic sales leaders (e.g. Distribution, Ad Sales, Licensing etc) to identify and deliver new business models and opportunities to drive revenue growth for our networks, streaming and studio business
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   Challenge the status-quo to build partnership models aligned to strategic priorities and help to enhance the presence of WBD in the Nordic market
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   Establish processes and align teams to maximise the performance of our content and key franchises, leveraging the full strength of our portfolio and products
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   In partnership with finance, build and implement financial models as well as activity tracking plans as required to ensure that business relations are properly maintained to deliver financial targets
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   Seek ways to mitigate downward pressure on traditional pay tv models
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   Leverage strong analytical skills to assess WBD and wider market trends, drive data-informed decisions and advise on cross platform deal negotiations encompassing multiple revenue streams
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   Foster a collaborative team environment and contribute to overall company goals
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  Skills, Experience And Requirements
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   Proven experience in business development, preferably within the Nordic region
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   Highly proactive and exceptional ability to strategically innovate and drive new business opportunities
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   Strong business acumen with understanding of financial forecasting and metrics
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   Excellent communication &amp; stakeholders management skills to effectively interact with both internal and external clients incl C-suite executives
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   Ability to create and present high-quality materials to convey recommendations to senior leaders in a concise and impactful way
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   In depth understanding of the changing media landscape, and Nordic broadcasters, Streaming and AVOD players
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   A strong team-player and ability to work in a diverse and global matrix organisation
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   A background as a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) or similar role looking for new challenges is a plus
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  How We Get Things Done&hellip;
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 This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
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  Championing Inclusion at WBD
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 Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
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 If you&rsquo;re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.
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