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VP Strategy & Business Development Direct To Consumer Posted on: Mar 23, 2021 Profile VP, Strategy & Business Development, Direct To Consumer. Pearson's purpose is to help people make progress in their lives through learning. Our vision is to have a direct relationship with millions of lifelong learners, linking learning to the way people aspire to live and work every day. As such, we seek a VP, Strategy & Business Development for our newly created Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) business division. This ambitious and high-profile role provides a compelling opportunity to be part of a team focused on growth strategies, planning, and execution in the digital learning space. What You Will Do: Partner closely with the Co-Presidents of DTC and their teams to develop business strategies and plans that shape and support the overall business of the division. Align with the corporate strategy & finance teams to create financial models and scenarios to support new and ongoing business planning and modeling. Maintain a strong pulse on market trends, competition, and consumer feedback. Analyze market research and data to develop and strengthen business cases and scenarios. Commission research where necessary. Understand and define existing and potential consumer segments: demographics, psychographics, behaviors. Articulate ongoing market dynamics and strategies, identifying Pearson’s place in that along with challenges and opportunities. Play a key role in crafting Pearson’s DTC overall business narrative and story. There will be elements of Partnership development which could be in the space of content licensing and acquisition. Be resourceful and comfortable with ambiguity, as you will shape this role over time. Collaborate cross-functionally with other divisions within the company to drive the DTC business forward. What You Will Bring: A strategic, passionate, forward-thinking, results-oriented individual with exceptional discipline. A critical thinker with a mindset towards growth and the ability to embrace ongoing change in consumer behaviors and technology. A high level of curiosity, resourcefulness, and energy, with the ability to create clarity while incorporating multiple inputs. Entrepreneurial spirit, able to work in a complex corporate organization. 7 years of experience in business strategy, consulting, and/or go-to-market strategies. Proven experience and ability to advise and influence key executives and senior stakeholders across the organization. Deep understanding of consumer-facing businesses, preferably in the content or digital space. Familiarity with identifying key insights and assimilating them into thoughtful strategies and executable plans. Able to thrive in dynamic environments while maintaining focus on priorities. Ability to creatively deliver seamless end-to-end consumer journeys, while managing P&L accountability and driving solid returns. Superior verbal and written communication skills, with a high comfort level in both large and small groups. Preferred Attributes: Background and experience in data-driven businesses. Connection to or passion for the educational or learning space. Master of Business Administration (MBA). Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr clevelcrossing.com - Jobboard

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