Associate Director, Publisher Relations DE

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ABOUT THIS ROLE
Based in Berlin the Associate Director Publisher Relations DE is a key member of the German Publisher Relations team reporting to the Director of Publisher Relations this role you will build and manage a portfolio of publisher partnerships that directly impact the depth breadth and performance of Audibles spoken-word catalogue for German audiences. You will generate negotiate and close complex deals with major German publishers drive strategic initiatives that shape Audibles position in the German market and serve as a trusted partner and strategic advisor to leadership.

As an Associate Director Publisher Relations DE you will...
- Maintain and grow relationships with publishers and audio book publishers and negotiate business and legal terms
- Independently manage prioritize and execute complex deal flow structuring negotiating and executing deals that support Audibles content strategy
- Develop a partner level strategy to get the best performance from partner catalogues
- Develop financial models and deal evaluations to assess partnership opportunities providing data-driven recommendations that inform negotiation strategy and business decisions
- Collaborate closely with the local European and global Audible teams to foster synergies and efficiencies across our Publisher Relations efforts to serve our European audiences and publishers
- Lead and support strategic projects that strengthen Audibles market position in Germany including business model innovation operational improvements and cross-functional initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Content Finance Legal Marketing Product and Analytics to structure deals and drive successful partnership outcomes

ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners imaginations offering immersive cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.

- Bachelors degree
- Experience in deal-making business development partnership management or related roles within entertainment media content or publishing industries
- Business fluency in German and English (written and spoken)

- Good understanding of the German book industry and an overview about trends in the audiobook segment
- Negotiation proficiency in French Spanish or Italian
- Strong communication skillset with the ability to effectively communicate complex deal terms in a convincing and simple manner
- Accurate and detail oriented as a complimentary skill to complement your know-how on negotiation and licensing
- Data analysis skills to drive business strategy in combination with solution orientation
- Reliability proactive and clearly structured approach in your work
- Ability to operate in a high-energy high-intensity and rapidly evolving environment
- Ability to communicate clearly calm and business goal orientated also in difficult negotiations and under narrow timelines

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