Role and Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Planning:
- Collaborate with leadership to develop and refine the overall strategic direction of the ads and platform businesses, ensuring alignment with the company’s broader goals and objectives
- Support and lead comprehensive strategic initiatives, working cross-functionally on execution plans
- Help architect and optimize cadence for NASB leadership around managing the business and organization, focused on key forums, such as leadership meetings, OKR reviews, product reviews, and All Hands
New Business Development:
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and potential acquisitions to enhance our position in the market
- Collaborate with the sales, marketing, product, and business development teams to develop go-to-market strategies and ensure alignment with the overall business strategy
- Foster relationships with key industry stakeholders, clients, and partners to assess opportunities for revenue growth and market position enhancement
Performance Management and Reporting:
- Prepare regular reports and executive-level presentations to communicate strategic recommendations, progress, and performance updates to senior management
- Work with internal analytics teams to create insights into the business to drive data-driven decision-making
Skills and Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS/BA required; MBA preferred
- 7+ years of strategy and industry experience, focused on media and/or digital advertising
- Ability to deal with ambiguity, solve complex problems, and navigate large, global organizations
- Passionate about technology and new media trends
- Self-motivated, assertive, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Accustomed to leading through influence and managing cross functional initiatives
- Experienced designing and drawing conclusions from complex data/financial models