Director of New Business – APAC, Global Business Development

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Director of New Business – APAC, Global Business Development
Shutterstock
Business & Management
Central and Western, Hong Kong
7 days ago
Full Time
Onsite
Technology, Information and Media
Job Description
37 days ago
About the Opportunity:

Join Shutterstock’s Global Business Development team as the Director of New Business for the APAC region. In this strategic role, you will lead the growth and sales of our innovative products, specifically focusing on data licensing and Generative AI (GenAI) API solutions. You will provide strategic insights into the APAC market, make recommendations on aligning our business operations with regional strategies, and play a key role in identifying and closing new partnerships.

The Day-to-Day:

Market Strategy Development: Craft and implement comprehensive market strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of the APAC region, positioning Shutterstock as a leader in data licensing and GenAI solutions.

Team Leadership and Coaching: Act as a player/coach, guiding and mentoring the regional business development team while also actively participating in high-stakes client engagements and negotiations.

Partnership Identification: Proactively identify potential clients and strategic partners, leveraging your industry insights to build a strong pipeline of opportunities that drive revenue growth.

Account Expansion: Lead the expansion of key strategic accounts by nurturing deep, trusted relationships, understanding their unique needs, and aligning our offerings to maximize value.

Channel Strategy and Support: Identify and select partners across the region, providing them with the tools and strategies necessary to effectively promote and sell Shutterstock’s products in collaboration with our direct team.

Tailored Solutions: Analyze client needs and industry trends to propose customized solutions that enhance the client experience and drive increased revenue.

Presentations and Pitches: Develop and deliver compelling presentations and pitches to clients and partners, clearly articulating the value proposition of Shutterstock’s data and GenAI products.

Senior Leadership Engagement: Cultivate high-level relationships with senior leaders within Shutterstock and partner organizations, enhancing collaboration and strategic alignment.

Industry Engagement: Represent Shutterstock at relevant industry conferences and events, staying attuned to market trends and networking with potential clients and partners.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

Experience: 8-12 years of experience in leading strategic partnerships and managing complex transactions within the Media, Data, and/or Technology sectors, with a focus on the APAC market.

Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrated success in leading teams and collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners to achieve shared goals.

Strategic Business Development: Proven track record in business development and strategic account management, with a strong emphasis on revenue generation and client satisfaction.

Market Insight: Deep understanding of the APAC market dynamics, with the ability to develop and execute strategies that align with regional needs and opportunities.

Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation abilities, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to assess customer approaches and processes, recommending impactful improvements to drive results.

Proactive Attitude: A ‘can do’ mindset with a willingness to work across multiple projects and support team efforts where needed.

Commitment to Growth: A strong commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, with a keen interest in staying updated on industry trends and advancements in data and AI.

Performance Orientation: Proven results in consistently exceeding performance targets, driving significant impact on business growth.

Language Skills: Fluent in English and Manderin

Why Join Us?

At Shutterstock, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team that values creativity and strategic thinking. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital content and technology solutions in the APAC region, driving success for both our clients and Shutterstock.

You have a direct impact on the success of the company. Your team’s work matters and is essential to the evolution of our core business!
• Executive leadership cares personally. They prioritize growth and planning your career path with your goals and passions in mind.
• Flexibility to work between home and office with everything you need to be successful in both
• A generous and competitive benefits package.

Shutterstock connects diverse artists and creative professionals around the globe with the agencies, brands and people who need their work and services. It’s a place where creators come to be inspired and discover new ways to produce their best work.

Shutterstock enables its employees to drive culture and tap into the world around them to develop the toolbox and solutions that help others share their world views. At Shutterstock, your ideas will be welcomed, your uniqueness will be celebrated, and you will be supported in presenting your view of the world as you experience it. We’re champions of resiliency; quickly learning from our shortcomings in our pursuit of continuous growth.

Diverse teams are critical to our success. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply and we commit to creating and maintaining a culture where employees know they belong and have equal opportunities to succeed.

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Shutterstock Values

We are one team collectively focused on creating an unrivaled experience for our Customers and Contributors.

Our Values

represent the mindset of the employee who will thrive at Shutterstock. If you are passionate about what you do, and want to become part of a cutting-edge technology company building industry leading products, please apply.

Shutterstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Suitably qualified and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Shutterstock ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,

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