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December 09, 2006
BD VP for SF's Seqouia-backed Flurry
Our sister site the a:c recently checked out Flurry and liked what it saw. San Francisco-based Flurry is a pretty simple deal. If you have a crummy cell phone, not a blackberry or some other smart phone, you can create a Flurry account and get free email and RSS. How are they going to cash in you ask? Flurry has an ad supported free version as well as premium services. Sequoia has invested in Flurry.
As it happens, we have have a crappy cell phone and Flurry works fine. Easy to set-up. No need to upgrade to a heavy duty business man's cell phone that creates an unseemly bulge in your pocket.
Flurry got some good reviews in the Web 2.0 rags, but has not overwhelmed with follow-through. They did random deals with NewsIsFree and Goowy Media so we see why they need a BD pro to prioritize.
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Flurry () is a leader in the growing field of next-generation mobile services. Our flagship product is an easy-to-use, direct to consumer, mobile email and RSS solution that works on hundreds of different cell phone models and thousands of email providers and carriers worldwide. It is the first service to be introduced by flurry based on our Mobile Services Platform, a platform designed to provide high-performance, consumer friendly applications.
We are seeking an exceptional business development executive with a proven track record that will help manage and build the business at flurry. The successful candidate will have proven experience in developing and executing business plans, negotiating and closing significant deals with both large and small companies, as well as have a strong and proven business acumen for bringing web or mobile based companies to growth and profitability. We are seeking candidates with an existing network of contacts that are relevant for a fast growing web and mobile based startup. International experience is a strong plus.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for strategic business planning, global partnerships and revenue generation, working closely with the entire team.
- Build and manage partnerships with potential content and service partners, carriers and device manufactures, strategic partners.
- Formulate and negotiate business terms for content, technology and distribution partnerships
- Responsible for business and financial modeling and business case development of product, content and technology opportunities
Requirements:
- BA/BS required, MBA or JD preferred
- 5+ years of business development experience with an emphasis on consumer web or mobile services
- 3+ years of management/leadership experience
- Proven track record of negotiating and closing deals of significant size
- International experience a plus
- Some travel will be required
- Strong business acumen, keen analytic skills, team builder
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation skills, and relationship management
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
This position reports to the CEO and would be based in San Francisco.
Posted by Paul at December 9, 2006 11:43 PM
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