A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
About the Role
In your role as Ready Link Marketplace Partner Relationship Managerfor Asia you will be responsible for implementing the Ignite Store Content Strategy, discovering, onboardingand supporting new - and existing - 3rd party Developer Partners in the Asiaregion, with the special focus on Japan, South Korea and India. You will need to manage the relationship with partners to have them bringing new apps into our in-Vehicle App Store EcoSystem. It is an individual contributor position reporting to Content EcoSystem Product Lead.
What You Will Do
Partner Onboarding : Facilitate the onboarding process for new developer partners, ensuring they understand our platform, tools, processesand best practices for successful collaboration.
Relationship Management : Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing developer partners, acting as their primary point of contact for business support and guidance, exploring possibilities to extend the partner`s app portfolio in our App Store.
Collaboration and Support : Work closely with the Ignite Store`s OEM Customers and HARMAN cross-functional teams, especially withProduct Management,Legal, Marketing, and Certification, to support partners in their development efforts and address any challenges.
Strategic Growth Initiatives : Identify opportunities for expanding the partner ecosystem, especially on the Asia region, driving strategic initiatives that enhance partner engagement and increase the value of partnerships.
Responsibility : Own the relationship with the selected Partners, selected OEM Customers, Partner Location Region, App DistributionRegion, and App Category.
Partnership team contribution : As part of the Partnership team,you will have responsibilities and contribute to create and define : the partnership and content strategy;partnership team processes & tools; andsuggests the team`s presence at conferences, marketing and PR campaigns.
Regional Responsibilities : Your main responsibility will beAsia, especially Japan, South Korea, India region.
What You Need
In this position is critical to have outstanding interpersonal skills, working as individual contributor in Leadership role, to have excellentCollaboration skills, and to be always Results Driven.
Necessary to have 5+years of experience in Partner Relationship Management, working with software startups or Android Developers. Proven track record in developing and maintaining partnerships, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster collaboration.
2+ years of experience in leadership or manager role.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, AND,Japanese or Korean languages.
BS / BA degree.
What is Nice to Have
Experience working as Application Store Partnership or Content Manager.
Proven track recordworking for a Content Provider.
Outstanding expertise in App categories.
International experience as business developerat software startups or android app developer companies.
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel up to 50% domestic and international travel.
This role is eligible to work remotely full-time with occasional trips into the TokyoHARMANoffice location required this could be on 24-hour notice)
What We Offer
Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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