Director Global Strategic Partnerships

Amazon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio storytelling company is looking for a Director of Global Strategic Partnerships to lead and cultivate strategic relationships with key industry partners. This role requires expertise in navigating complex business environments, managing cross-functional projects, and driving operational excellence. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in multi-faceted partnerships, preferably within content industries. An MBA is preferred. Work is based in Greater London with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and strategic content initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi‑faceted partnerships, business development, or related roles within the audio, music, entertainment, or content industries.
• Experience implementing and managing content‑driven partnerships or marketing initiatives across marketplaces.
• Experience navigating complex and ambiguous business environments, driving results with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic partnership programs with key industry partners.
• Serve as a key liaison between external partners and Audible.
• Drive high-quality process improvements and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Drive strategic content initiatives that adapt to evolving market trends.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Partner management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job ID: 3167654 | Audible Limited (UK) - B14

At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.

You’re passionate, collaborative, and highly organized with a history of managing and executing strategic partnerships and initiatives across entertainment, content, or brand industries. Your work is both strategic and tactical, and you thrive in managing ambiguous initiatives, programs, projects and situations where the problem or strategy may not yet be defined.

You use your expertise and judgment to determine the right goals, inform decisions, and manage partner expectations. You model best practices of partner management and drive high-quality process improvements and operational excellence. You deliver independently, handle blockers effectively with the right resources, and escalate when appropriate.

You’re motivated by working strategically across multiple departments to problem‑solve complex situations. You communicate with empathy, clarity and conciseness in both verbal and written formats.

As Director of Global Strategic Partnerships, you will…

• Lead strategic partnership programs by cultivating relationships with key industry partners, using your expertise and judgment to involve the appropriate internal stakeholders, determine the right goals, and ensure alignment with Content objectives
• Serve as a key liaison between external partners and Audible, translating partner requirements into actionable strategies that resonate across diverse markets and internal stakeholders
• Model best practices and drive operational excellence by implementing and optimizing partnership frameworks and processes. You will drive high-quality process improvements and the use of operational excellence best practices, ensuring consistent excellence in execution and scalability across Audible globally
• Orchestrate the development and nurturing of robust, long‑term alliances with premiere partners worldwide, leveraging these relationships to secure brand affinity and exclusive audio experiences that drive global market expansion
• Influence and collaborate cross‑functionally with global teams including Legal, Operations, Marketing, PR, Studios, Content Services, Editorial, Merchandising, Programming, Product, Finance, and Business Intelligence to deliver comprehensive solutions
• Drive strategic content initiatives that anticipate and adapt to evolving market trends, positioning Audible at the forefront of the global audio entertainment landscape
• Use partnership insights to participate in strategic planning that advances long‑term content objectives

Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers' daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in multi‑faceted partnerships, business development, or related roles within the audio, music, entertainment, or content industries
• Experience implementing and managing content‑driven partnerships or marketing initiatives across marketplaces
• Experience navigating complex and ambiguous business environments, driving results across marketplaces with diverse stakeholders and partners, and leading cross‑functional projects

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, or Master’s degree in management, business administration, economics, engineering, marketing
• Previous experience and understanding of business models in both digital and traditional media
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity, diplomacy and impact across diverse global stakeholders and cultures
• Experience modeling best practices in partner relations and driving the adoption of operational excellence methodologies

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