Lead, Business Strategy and Development, Global

Vor 6 Tagen


Schweiz World Economic Forum LLC Vollzeit

This is an 18 month contract with the possibility of extension

The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the international organization for public-private cooperation.

The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.

Why we are recruiting

The Forum has pioneered the first global purpose-driven metaverse platform - the Global Collaboration Village - to enhance more sustained public-private cooperation and spur action to drive impact at scale.

Since its founding, the Forum has served as the central place for diverse stakeholders - business, government, civil society and others - to come together to address critical global issues. The Global Collaboration Village will expand the impact of the work of the Forum and its partners by harnessing this new technology’s capabilities to improve the state of the world.

The Global Collaboration Village team is seeking a senior lead who will be responsible for driving the business strategy and business development of the Global Collaboration Village. This individual will be charged with designing the business model and developing the partner offerings for engagement to ensure revenue growth and sustainability of the Global Collaboration Village. This person will also be responsible for crafting and executing the business development plan in order to increase the partner base and catalyse new growth opportunities.

Reporting lines & interactions- Based in Geneva, permanent- Reports to the Head of the Global Collaboration Village- Ongoing collaboration with the Global Collaboration Village team- Engagement with potential Village Partners and sponsors of content- Close interaction with the Forum Business Services and Partnership Teams and GCV delivery partners

Breakdown of main responsibilities- Development of the business model for the Global Collaboration Village which offers a diverse range of engagement levels and modalities, tailored to particular stakeholder groups, and in line with the Forum’s overall business model- Creation of a business development plan for engaging new Village Partners, together with GCV delivery partners, and leading the execution- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and engagement targets.- Conduct market research and analysis of the metaverse and new technology ecosystem to identify trends, opportunities, and threats for the GCV.- Develop and maintain relationships with key potentials and partners.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute marketing and new growth strategies.- Monitor and report on key performance indicators, providing regular updates to the leadership teams.

Preferred requirements and experience

You possess:
- An advanced university degree in business or other relevant fields- 8+ years of professional experience working with organizations on developing their growth strategy, financial modelling, business development, and sales- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and evaluate new business opportunities. Consulting experience would be an asset- Experience working in different geographies.- Outstanding organizational skills and able to juggle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.- Fluency in written and spoken English.

You are:
- A leader with a proven track record of driving growth and engagement.- A team player who thrives in a multicultural work setting that is highly collaborative and fast-paced.- Able to operate independently and align appropriately with relevant team members and external partners.- Motivated by navigating and making sense of ambiguity.- Proficient in building trusted relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.- Curious with the discipline and desire to also deliver short-term results and long-term change.- Motivated by the prospect of building something wholly new, with all the responsibility that entails.

Why work at the Forum:
The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change



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