We are seeking an exceptionally talented Global Partnerships Manager with a focus in Streaming Media with passion for tech who is excited to build technology-driven partnerships in a fast-paced environment. From the pitch, through negotiations to launch, make an impact enabling engineering product integrations across Garmin’s portfolio focused on the Streaming Media. This is an individual contributor, salaried role based at our beautiful HQ location in the greater Kansas City area.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Create long-term value for Garmin by developing relationships with partners to secure content, technology, and/or intellectual property rights through positive business terms to support Garmin products
Support Garmin product growth through licensing, partnerships, & joint development opportunities that will enhance & support all segments
Initiate new partnerships swiftly to support product innovation and speed to market
Negotiate business terms and dissect contracts with strategic technology partners and coordinate with administration, engineering, marketing, and legal stakeholders leading to the completion of a formal agreement
Maintain knowledge of emerging technology & communicate industry insights to engineering and others through demonstrating technology and expertise
Ensure compliance with partner intellectual property branding requirements and coordinate with other departments within Garmin to ensure contract compliance
This associate needs to have aptitude towards technology partiality for or belief in the Garmin brand.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Qualified candidates possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in a Technical or Business field from a four-year college or university AND a minimum of 10 years’ experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description.
Must possess a minimum of 3 years’ business, technical, or financial industry experience relevant to Garmin’s business needs for this role
Experience with negotiating terms, dissecting contracts and tracking renewals
Demonstrated experience initiating and developing relationships related to technical products and creating win-win partnerships
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proven track record of responsiveness and outstanding relationship building and networking
Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
Ability to explain and present complex concepts in an easy to understand manner
Desired Qualificaitons
Experience and passion in the Streaming Media industry
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Degree
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a technical discipline, including electrical, software, mechanical, or aerospace engineering
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Demonstrated understanding of current development technologies across various platforms
Project management experience relevant to successful performance of the essential functions of this job description
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.