Head of Business Development & Strategic Projects

YOUR FUTURE, ON DEMAND

The ideal blend of stability and flexibility. A genuinely human employer that cares for people and the planet. True autonomy to shape what comes next, for us and you. This is the perfect platform to take your career where you want.

Back in 2005, we pioneered Europe’s first TV streaming service. Today, we’re the world’s first certified climate neutral TV streaming provider. 3 million users across three countries. Over 230 colleagues of 47 nationalities. We’re the grown-up start-up, helping to shape a better future since day one. That hasn’t changed, even if the world has. We’re friendly, international, inclusive – and our people say we’re reliable and transparent, too. It’s why they trust us and believe in what we do.

THE ROLE

In this role, you lead all activities of the Zattoo Direct to Consumer Business Development in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

Your core objectives are to constantly increase the reach and revenue of Zattoo’s DTC TV streaming platform, innovate and drive development of the DTC business.

As a member of the DTC leadership team and leading two experienced Business Development Managers, the Head of Business Development & Strategic Projects benefits from a high degree of independence, allowing them to bring in and directly implement their own ideas.

You are a highly motivated, self-driven Business Development professional wanting to make a difference by creatively innovating, testing, and learning quickly.

THE DTC TEAM

The Direct to Consumer team is highly motivated and responsible for growing our TV customer base while keeping our subscribers loyal and satisfied. The team consists of Marketing, Business Development and Customer Service.

What You’ll Do

1. Leading the Business Development Team means you:

• Develop new and impactful distribution and sales channels, while expanding existing ones for Zattoo’s subscription based services.
• Initiate partnerships with potential partners along the TV distribution value chain, particularly with manufacturers of consumer electronics, platform operators, network operators, and publishers, to reach growth targets.
• Innovate and develop new business ideas.
• Negotiate new partnership deals and evaluate existing ones regarding profitability.
• Serve as the trusted go-to person for key account partnerships.
• Together with the GM and DTC Leadership team, you plan and execute the strategic development of the DTC product proposition & pricing.

What You’ll Bring

• 5-10 years of experience in Business Development or Strategy with operational experience, thereof at least two years of people leadership experience, preferably.
• Business sense and entrepreneurial spirit: vast experience in developing innovative ideas into concrete business concepts, effectively communicating them to key stakeholders and implementing them.
• Strategic thinking competency and data-drivenness.
• Open mindedness with ability to develop strong relationships with potential business partners even outside core business.
• Negotiation excellence.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, high self-motivation.
• Business fluent in German and English (as primary company language).
• Bonus: Experience with regards to Product development team collaboration, a good technical understanding.

WHY JOIN US?

At Zattoo, you’re always on firm ground with real freedom to explore. You’ll have the support and opportunity you need to go far, while you’re helping us create a sustainable and entertainment-filled future for all.

What We Offer You

• Reward: strong market competitive salary.
• Recharge: 30 days vacation plus public holidays.
• Regulate: trust based flexible working hours and the option for remote work worldwide for up to 8 weeks per year.

Plus:

• We’re sharing: Free access to the best streaming experience on the market.
• We're developing: Your own development budget, German classes and Zattoo all-company hack days.
• We’re inclusive: ‘Zattooies’ are a fun, engaged, and diverse team made up of 47 nationalities.
• We’re healthy: Health checks, team sports, organic fruit, vegan options and more!
• We’re responsible: We are carbon neutral, an active employee Green team, discounted BVG tickets and free bike rentals.
• We’re sociable: A calendar of events with fireside chats, lunches, in-house bar, BBQ’s, monthly socials, summer party and an annual off-site event.

Zattoo enables our users to view indiscriminately and we reflect that in our team too. Regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law we encourage everyone to apply and will give everyone equal consideration. We are an equal opportunities employer, join us and help build a diverse team dedicated to the future of TV.