Business Development Director - AI

Headhunter: Chronos Consulting

Data Processing, Office, Telecommunications

10002 New York, NY - USA

Director

Experteer Overview

In this role you will drive strategic partnerships across advertising, entertainment, and technology to accelerate the adoption of AI-powered solutions. You will collaborate with internal teams to shape roadmaps and co-marketing strategies, while closing high-impact deals. The position fuses business development, negotiations, and leadership of a small team to deliver growth. You will work with cross-functional partners to scale partnerships and support user growth for mobile apps. This hands-on, high-impact role sits at the intersection of AI, creativity, and storytelling, offering the chance to shape partnerships that matter.

Responsibilities

Identify high-value opportunities in advertising, entertainment, production and technology sectors; develop and execute partnership strategies that position products as essential creative tools
Tailor partnership approaches for agencies, production companies, and media studios; drive B2C partnerships for mobile apps targeting brands and platforms
Build and nurture relationships with decision-makers across industries; lead contract negotiations to balance short-term wins with long-term goals
Serve as the bridge between partners and internal teams (Product, Marketing, R&D, Legal) to ensure smooth execution
Advocate for partners' needs to influence product roadmaps and co-marketing initiatives
Manage and mentor a small B2B development team; set objectives and provide ongoing feedback
Analyze partnership performance and provide actionable insights to senior leadership; refine strategies to stay ahead of industry trends

Key requirements

7+ years in business development or partnerships with proven experience in advertising, entertainment, production, or tech
Deep understanding of target industries, including players, trends, and challenges
Strong network within advertising agencies, production companies, and media ecosystems
Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to work across organizations and cultures
Strategic thinker with negotiation and deal-closing expertise
Proactive, results-oriented and able to drive initiatives to completion
Experience with AI-driven tools or platforms
Familiarity with the Creator Economy and content creation trends

interpersonal skills negotiation cross-functional collaboration leadership AI-driven tools or platforms knowledge of creator economy

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