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Business Development Manager - OctAI
Operations: OctAI
hybrid: Seattle, WA
added Sat Oct 14, 2023
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About Us: OctAI stands at the cutting edge of AI-driven music creation, merging the realms of artificial intelligence with the boundless world of music. We aim to revolutionize how music is crafted, providing tools that blend traditional artistry with modern technology.

Position Overview: The Business Development Manager will be instrumental in steering our company's growth. This role demands a keen understanding of the advertising world and the burgeoning content creation economy. You'll spearhead efforts to identify opportunities, cultivate partnerships, and reinforce OctAI’s reputation as the go-to solution for AI-driven music in these sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Strategic Business Growth in Advertising and Content Creation:
    • Identify and evaluate new business opportunities within the advertising and content creation sectors.
    • Develop and implement strategic plans to penetrate these industries, catering to their unique needs and challenges.
    • Collaborate with internal teams to adapt and position our products and services for maximum relevance and appeal.
  2. Partnership Development:
    • Establish and nurture relationships with advertising agencies, content platforms, influencers, and other industry stakeholders.
    • Negotiate partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with company objectives and the specific needs of the advertising and content creation communities.
    • Continuously assess and refine existing partnerships for sustained growth and mutual benefit.
  3. Revenue Enhancement:
    • Pinpoint avenues for revenue growth, focusing on the unique monetization strategies and pain points of advertisers and content creators.
    • Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to design initiatives that resonate with these target audiences.
    • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging platforms, and competitor activities to inform business strategies.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, or a related field.
  • Solid experience in business development, with a focus on the advertising or content creation industries.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the advertising landscape, content creation economy, and their evolving dynamics.
  • Proven negotiation skills with a history of forging impactful deals and partnerships.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ambition and drive to thrive in a dynamic, innovative startup environment.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and equity options.
  • Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
  • An opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking team and create a huge impact in the AI music world
  • Work on a daily basis with the founding team and world-class mentors from AI2

To apply, please send your resume and relevant documents to yihaoch@octaimusic.com

OctAI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The AI2 Incubator partners with entrepreneurs like you that use revolutionary AI models to create products that people love. Typically these are brand new companies that we co-found together with you, but can also include our backing/support of an existing pre-seed company. In most cases, we invest about $600,000 in pre-seed capital over the course of about a year (in addition to ~$200,000 in cloud credits), and pour our hearts and souls into helping you with every aspect of getting a new business off the ground.