Corporate Development Strategist
Corporate Development Strategist
Skills: Decision-making skills, Embody the vision of your organization, Leadership skills, Communication skills
Who we are:
Valnet is a worldwide digital media publishing company that owns and operates several highly authoritative brands spanning several verticals including: entertainment, technology, automotive, gaming, and aviation.
Valnet specializes in acquiring and operating properties that are mission critical in their respective environments.
Mission: We leverage swiftness and adaptability against the absence of big structure, as our operation prowess gives us growth.
Vision: The ability to seize the right opportunity allows us to be the greatest content investment company in the world.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a driven Corporate Development Strategist who will be reporting to the head of the Executive Administrative Team. This individual will be tasked with overseeing one of our most important projects in relation to our corporate development and corporate image.
What you will be doing:
- Lead in the planning and execution of corporate development initiatives.
- Examine current business strategies and develop new strategies to improve upon current results and/or to meet new goals.
- Manage corporate reputation by working towards shaping the public perception of the corporate identity.
- Negotiating office leases and supporting the Administrative Team regarding these initiatives.
- Contribute to culture and cohesion of the strategy team. Externally, establish strong, trust-based relationships.
- Maintain contact with external stakeholders to ensure continued business relationships and follow-on opportunities.
- Manage & optimize the company's PR strategy (Press releases & distribution of press releases).
Requirements:
- 5+ years of related experience or equivalent function role.
- University Degree.
- Bilingual (fluency in English and French is mandatory).
- Exemplary writing and editing skills in both English and French.
- Experience in digital media / publishing industry.
- Experience collaborating and leading cross-functionally with experience building consensus among. multiple stakeholders in an entrepreneurial, high-expectation environment.
Core Capabilities
- An exceptional communicator both verbally and in writing.
- Diligent and proactive.
- An adept negotiator.
- Business savvy.
- Show ambition and a sense of urgency in every mandate.
- Create innovative change from existing resources.
About You
- A team player and natural collaborator.
- A strong collaborator able to build effective relationships with key stakeholders, internal and external. Able to operate and influence at multiple levels in an organization.
- Able to balance long term development with immediate/near term pressures.
Benefits
Culture & Community
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Daily lunches
- Friday breakfast
- Quarterly events
- Team dinners/ lunches
- Barber / nail services
- Dry cleaning services
- Tire change service
- Luxury on-site gym for tenured employees
- Free parking
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- 24/7 Lumino Health Virtual Care
- Vision care
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Sports nights