Director, Data & AI Channel Partnerships

About the The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Channel Partnerships to help evolve the fast growing Shutterstock Data & AI business. The team's scope of responsibilities includes creating and pitching customer strategies, executing new Data & AI partnerships and identifying and incubating new revenue opportunities.

As the Director of Data & AI Channel Partnerships you will play a pivotal role in expanding our channel partner ecosystem to support Data & AI new business growth. You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive channel partnership strategy that aims to identify and generate new Data & AI partnership opportunities. This role requires a deep understanding of the AI training data market and channel partnership dynamics to drive revenue growth and create mutual value.

The Day to Day

• Create and implement a robust channel partnership strategy across Data Marketplaces, VC firms, Business Incubators, Consulting Companies and others that aligns with Data & AI team business growth objectives.

• Identify, negotiate and execute new channel partnerships and design plans to effectively engage and onboard partners.

• Manage existing channel partners to ensure continued partnership growth by fostering strong relationships, collaboration and executing against joint business and GTM plans.

• Cultivate and maintain strategic/ senior to executive level relationships with channel partners, focusing on enhancing overall business opportunities.

• Partner closely with Product, Marketing, Sales, Operations and other teams to ensure that partner offerings are effectively integrated, supported and promoted.

• Develop GTM strategies and partner with internal stakeholders to develop enablement playbooks, provide training and support to internal teams on channel partner solutions and co-sell value propositions to ensure partner success and growth.

• Contribute to the development of white papers, case studies, and other thought leadership materials.

• Identify and implement innovative ideas and best practices to continually optimize each Channel's performance.

• Establish metrics and KPIs to continuously evaluate each channel partnership and its success and impact on Data & AI revenue growth.

• Represent Shutterstock at channel partner events, conferences, and forums to promote our data and AI capabilities and deepen our partnerships.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in partnership development, business development and/or channel partnerships within Media, Data, AI and/or Technology sectors.

• Good understanding of the Startup, VC and Incubator market dynamics, with the ability to develop and execute strategies that align with these market needs and opportunities.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to assess market, partner and team approaches to recommend impactful improvements to drive results.

• A self starter with a 'can do' mindset and willingness to work across multiple projects and support team efforts where needed.

• A strong commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, with a keen interest in staying updated on industry trends and advancements in data and AI.

• Proven results in consistently exceeding performance targets, building and managing successful partnerships and driving significant impact on business growth.

Why Shutterstock:

At Shutterstock, you will be part of an innovative and collaborative team that values creativity and forward-thinking. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital content and technology solutions, driving success for both our clients and Shutterstock.

• You have a direct impact on the success of the company. Your team's work matters and is essential to the evolution of our core business!

• Executive leadership cares personally. They prioritize growth and planning your career path with your goals and passions in mind.

• Flexibility to work between home and office with everything you need to be successful in both

• A generous and competitive benefits package.

Shutterstock connects diverse artists and creative professionals around the globe with the agencies, brands and people who need their work and services. It's a place where creators come to be inspired and discover new ways to produce their best work.

Shutterstock enables its employees to drive culture and tap into the world around them to develop the toolbox and solutions that help others share their world views. At Shutterstock, your ideas will be welcomed, your uniqueness will be celebrated, and you will be supported in presenting your view of the world as you experience it. We're champions of resiliency; quickly learning from our shortcomings in our pursuit of continuous growth.

Diverse teams are critical to our success. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply and we commit to creating and maintaining a culture where employees know they belong and have equal opportunities to succeed.

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At Shutterstock, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry standards. The compensation package offered may vary depending on employment experience, skills, and knowledge. You may also be eligible for our generous benefits package including health, wellness and financial benefits. Compensation ranges for candidates in locations outside of the location(s) below may differ based on the cost of labor, market, and additional factors.

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Shutterstock Values

We are one team collectively focused on creating an unrivaled experience for our Customers and Contributors. Our Values represent the mindset of the employee who will thrive at Shutterstock. If you are passionate about what you do, and want to become part of a cutting-edge technology company building industry leading products, please apply.

Shutterstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Suitably qualified and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Shutterstock ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accommodation_request@shutterstock.com.

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.