VP of Business Development

Position Responsibilities:
• Work closely with R&D and Marketing – to reach new markets, segments, and customers' engagements
• Develop new markets and go-to-market strategies, including taking the lead in such planning
• identify prospects, negotiate and close commercial agreements
• Maximize networking opportunities by attending worldwide exhibitions and conferences to increase awareness and develop a further network of contacts
• Lead and take part in conferences & exhibitions abroad, including defining and managing demos
• Frequent travel is expected
Qualifications
• Relevant education in Engineering/ Computer science . MBA –a Major advantage.
• 7+ years of work experience in mobile applications (preferably with R&D orientation)
• 5+ years of work experience as Senior director / VP of BD in B2B mobile products
• Experience in one or more of the following fields of application – High availability / Real time / Very large user base / Navigation / Shared or public transportation / Mapping / Big Data
• Proven experience in business development penetrating new territories and new market segments, sales and marketing both directly and through agents and distributor channels
• Solid leadership and project management skills
• Professional fluency in English (oral and written) is a must
Personal skills:
• “YES WE CAN” attitude
• Superior presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical skills, high motivation, commitment and ability to act independently
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset, High commitment and self-starter mentality