Position SummarySamsung’s Strategic Partner Management team is responsible for managing our business relationships with partners in Samsung’s Smart TV and Galaxy Mobile device ecosystem.The Strategic Partnerships Group is seeking a leader to join our Strategic Partner Management team overseeing media application partnerships across Samsung’s cross-device services ecosystem. The Strategic Partner Manager serves as the face of Samsung to some of our most important partners. Current and prospective content partners include major studios/networks, broadcasters, digital media companies, and application developers.This is a highly cross-functional role with touchpoints across Business Development, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Legal, Finance, Ad Sales, and Operations, requiring deep collaboration to maximize partner success, drive feature integration, and ensure new device support/certification. The candidate will need a deep understanding of the mobile and TV service ecosystems, technology trends and platforms, and evolving business models of the services ecosystem. This role will also require a keen sense of product awareness to articulate platform value and represent product requirements. Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to dive deeply into both business and technical issues will be critical to success in this role. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, as well as a strong analytical bent and the ability to navigate and embrace complexity. They will demonstrate knowledge of verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, drive presentations, and represent Samsung to all levels of partner organizations. Experience administering complex partnerships at a major software company, app-store or service ecosystem is preferred, and the candidate must have experience managing ambitious goals in a fast-paced environment.Role and ResponsibilitiesDevelop highly effective, deep relationships with key partners. Provide day-to-day management of partner relationships with a focus on growth activities.Work closely with editorial, curation and audience development teams to effectively optimize and operationalize content strategy with our partners to drive business goals.Drive thought leadership on the evolving content ecosystem landscape and advocate across the organization on behalf of partners and opportunities.Work cross-functionally across the business, editorial, product, marketing, operations, and other parts of the organization (including Korea HQ) to develop and execute business strategySet account strategy and business objectives per partner; define and track KPIs; take responsibility for mobilizing partners and internal resources to execute to meet goalsLead partner meetings and prepare strategy documents, quarterly business reviews, and executive presentationsMonitor partner performance on the platform and ensure meeting contractual terms, including finance and marketing commitmentsSupport Samsung’s business objectives and align partnership priorities with key stakeholders across TV and mobile business teamsSkills and Qualifications8+ years of experience partnerships, from media, tech, Smartphone Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), or related experienceDeep understanding of the North American media ecosystemAttention to detail and organizational skills to work cross-functionally with other teams to launch products and features, especially Product and Marketing teamsFamiliarity with performance marketing measurement & attribution, and major app stores best practicesAbility to deal with ambiguity, solve complex problems, and navigate large, global organizationsPassionate about technology and new media trendsSelf-motivated, assertive, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentOperational experience managing complex partnershipsExperience interpreting and administering complex contractsKnowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is necessaryWillingness for occasional travelNote this role requires evening calls with Korea Compensation for this role, for candidates based in New York City, NY is expected to be between $160,000 to $205,000. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.#LI-DNISkills and Qualifications* Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click here.At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. 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