Senior Manager / Director, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Simon & Schuster, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Simon & Schuster, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager / Director, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships in New York, NY. This role involves identifying, evaluating, and executing growth opportunities across various sectors including media and technology.

The ideal candidate will possess strong financial analysis skills and be experienced in negotiating commercial partnerships. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in business development, strategy, or related fields.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience managing commercial partnerships or acquisition opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Build relationships with external partners like technology companies.
• Lead or support deal negotiations and financial analysis.

Skills

Business development

Financial analysis

Deal negotiation

Communication skills

Market analysis

Job description

Senior Manager / Director, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA

Job Description

Simon & Schuster is seeking a commercially minded Business Development & Strategic Partnerships professional to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and execute new growth opportunities across publishing, media, entertainment, technology, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will help develop partnerships and business initiatives that expand the reach, value, and monetization of Simon & Schuster’s authors, brands, and intellectual property. The role may also assist with M&A and corporate development initiatives as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and drive new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue-generating initiatives across publishing, media, entertainment, technology, and digital platforms.
• Build relationships with external partners such as technology companies, studios, streamers, startups, and strategic counterparties.
• Lead or support partnership discussions, deal negotiation, financial analysis, business case development, and internal approval processes.
• Assist with M&A and corporate development projects, including target evaluation, financial modeling, valuation support, diligence, and presentation materials.
• Work cross‑functionally with legal, finance, editorial, sales, marketing, operations, and other internal stakeholders to evaluate opportunities and execute deals.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in business development, strategy, partnerships, consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, or related roles.
• Experience evaluating, structuring, negotiating, or managing commercial partnerships, strategic initiatives, investments, or acquisition opportunities.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including financial modeling, valuation, business cases, market analysis, and deal analysis.
• Strong commercial judgment, communication skills, and ability to work cross‑functionally with senior executives, external partners, and financial sponsors.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in technology, media, entertainment, banking, consulting, corporate development, or corporate finance.
• Familiarity with intellectual property, content rights, licensing, distribution, data/AI partnerships, M&A, valuation, or digital monetization models.

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry‑first, broad based ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.