BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANALYST

Department: Sales & Marketing
Location: Fort Mill, SC
Reports To: EVP, Sales & Marketing
Pay Status: Salary
FLSA Status: Exempt
Updated: October, 2011
Deadline for resumes: April 30, 2012

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The primary functions of the Business Development Analyst is to increase revenue through alternate channels, strategic alliances, and external partnerships.   As the Business Development Analyst you will be responsible for identifying, acquiring, and implementing external partnerships and alliances that expand the reach of Mood Media/Muzak and generate incremental revenue. This includes proactively identifying potential new channels and partners, negotiating deal terms, and serving as the point person to ensure proper implementation.

1. Create new strategic partnerships and initiatives with the goal of building alliances that drive revenue
2. Provide leadership in the planning, design, due diligence, and acquisition of strategic partnerships
3. Prospect for new alliances, drive leads and increase revenue from partners
4. Work with existing departments to identify and prioritize potential alliances
5. Structure and negotiate deals
6. Travel when required
7. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• MBA  Required
• 2-5 year, significant business experience in a related field or Internship
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience negotiating and executing external partnerships and alliances
• Motivated self-starter with strong sense of urgency, can-do attitude and great teamwork skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Customer Focus
Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.

Decision Making
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Building Strategic Working Relationships
Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

Contributing to Team Success
Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

Business Acumen
Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.

Initiating Action
Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

Muzak LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.