Director of Content Partnerships EMEA

Samsung Electronics UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Content Partnerships for EMEA. This pivotal role involves developing and executing content acquisition strategies to enhance engagement across European territories. You will collaborate closely with various teams to secure partnerships and manage complex commercial deals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in media partnerships, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in driving successful business outcomes. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration while enjoying a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days at home

Bonus scheme linked to performance

Car allowance

Healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance

Income protection

Enhanced pension contribution

Three volunteering days each year

Flexible benefits portal

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Samsung products

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience in media and entertainment content businesses.
• Strong understanding of digital media and advertising, particularly AVOD services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver content acquisition strategy for increased engagement.
• Coordinate potential content partners for licensing and secure commitments.

Skills

Content Acquisition Strategy

Partner Relationship Management

Financial Modeling

Digital Media Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

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Position Summary

Why join our team?

Since its founding in Suwon, Korea in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into a global information technology leader, managing more than 200 subsidiaries around the world. Samsung Europe is formed by 17 divisions (subsidiaries) that represent circa $32bn in sales. It has recently become the leading Consumer Electronics brand in the region in terms of recognition and most preferred by consumers.

The Samsung TV Plus team is responsible for the service across 19 EMEA territories. We work very closely with colleagues across global Samsung teams to enhance product and content proposition!

Role And Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities

• Work alongside Samsung TV Plus teams to develop and deliver the content acquisition strategy, with the key aim to drive increased engagement in European territories.
• Prospect and coordinate potential content partners for licensing, ensuring the service attracts key broadcasters in each local market and PanEU. Secure commitments from partners to integrate with Samsung owned and operated services.
• Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, financials; evaluating options and resolving internal priorities.
• Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Coordinate contract management across all European partners, ensuring a standard process is adopted across markets.
• Present to and collaborate with senior management on business trends linked to streaming services, including developing new services, features, and distribution channels.
• Guide pan EU and local partnership engagement with the local Strategic Partnership Manager team to achieve business goals, considering each market's characteristics.
• Support & develop Pan EU and local Strategic Partnership Managers to ensure they understand all elements of partner commercial deals.
• Provide solutions to overcome conflicts of interest between internal European teams, subsidiaries, and Samsung’s HQ.

Your Key People Management Responsibilities

• Provide clarity on strategy, team purpose & value, and define key focus areas and directions.
• Support your team through regular mentoring, coaching, feedback, 1:1s, and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Role model inclusion to build trust and psychological safety within your team.
• Ensure effective communication, including cascading information from leadership teams and relevant updates.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, and the entire colleague lifecycle process.
• Manage all annual people management cycles such as goal setting, evaluations, and salary reviews efficiently and timely.
• Ensure your team complies with company processes and procedures, including compliance, meeting deadlines, and understanding company values.

What We Need For This Role

To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Extensive commercial experience developing outreach strategies and building partner relationships in media and entertainment content businesses.
• Experience managing complex content partnership & commercial deals.
• Extensive experience modeling in ambiguous situations with both traditional financial factors and industry knowledge.
• Experience leading and implementing complex, high-impact projects with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of digital media, advertising, and consumer electronics, particularly AVOD services.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills such as prioritization, critical thinking, and hypothesis development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence.
• Established partner relationships with leading European media companies and MPVDs.
• Demonstrated ability to craft complex, first-of-their-kind deals and lead team members in their development.

What does success look like?

• A proactive business approach driving opportunities to completion.
• Establishing sustainable, revenue-generating partnerships that enhance our products.
• Outstanding multi-tasking and teamwork capabilities.
• Leading and enabling an elite business development TV service team.

Skills And Qualifications

Benefits of working at Samsung include

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week.
• Bonus scheme linked to individual, team, and company performance.
• Car allowance.
• Healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance – single/family cover.
• Income protection.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Three volunteering days each year.
• Flexible benefits portal with contributions of £55/month, including travel insurance, gym membership, season ticket loan, Tastecard, dental insurance, and more.
• Holiday entitlement: 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Discounts on Samsung products and other shopping benefits.

A note on equal opportunities

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Computers and Electronics Manufacturing