Company Description
RIDI, a market leader in the Korean digital content space, is quickly establishing itself as a key player among the global content providers. In November 2020, RIDI successfully launched Manta, a global subscription-based webcomics service, offering readers around the world the most delightful and accessible experience to enjoy diverse webcomics. Today Manta is a 3 million users’ favorite app and continues to reach fans in every corner of the world.
Job Description
We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Business Development manager who will be responsible for identifying, developing, and executing strategic partnerships to enhance our company's growth trajectory. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of the webcomics industry and a strong track record of cultivating successful partnerships.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct market analysis to identify potential partners and opportunities for collaboration.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including potential partners, influencers, and industry leaders.
- Create innovative business and partnership models to drive revenue and audience growth.
- Negotiate partnership agreements, including terms, licensing agreements, and revenue-sharing arrangements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure successful execution of partnership initiatives.
- Track and analyze key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships and identify areas for improvement.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in the webcomics space.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in business development, partnership management, or strategic planning, preferably within the entertainment, digital media, or tech industry.
- Strong understanding of intellectual property rights, licensing agreements, and revenue-sharing models.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and build consensus among stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and the ability to innovate partnership models to drive growth and revenue.
- Self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Passion for webcomics and digital entertainment is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Passion for webcomics and digital entertainment.
Addtional Information(ENG)
- Documents : Resume (Required)
- Please upload your resume and other attachments as PDF files.
- What to include in your resume
- Required information
- Personal information: Korean/English name, date of birth, e-mail, mobile phone number
- Education: school name, major, graduation classification, etc.
- Career information: Entry and exit dates of your entire career, type of work, and brief reasons for leaving the company.
- Foreign language skills and overseas experience
- Recruiting Process
- Document screening > Interview screening > Hiring
- The interview process will be conducted in 2-3 rounds and will be explained in detail for each position.
- The hiring process usually takes 4-6 weeks. This timeline can be adjusted through communication with candidates, and we will notify you if there are any delays or changes to the timeline.
- In some cases, additional steps may be involved.
- About the probationary period
- All new hires are on a three-month probationary period, and if the probationary evaluation determines that they are not suitable for employment, the probationary period may be extended or the position may be canceled.