Business Development Director/Perspective CEO - ZIR augmented reality app (offline)

ZIR began as an augmented reality art startup looking to disrupt the traditional art market by creating AR layers for artworks. Since our inception and two successful fundraisings, ZIR has broadened its focus to all creators—those that create. ZIR continues to work with artists to bring artworks to life, but also works with companies and organizations to increase the engagement and interactive-ness of their brands by helping to deliver memorable marketing experiences.

We are looking for a startup-hardened, motivated leader who will be able to lead ZIR through global competition, resulting in ZIR artworks hanging in millions of homes & offices and the ZIR app installed on tens of millions of users’ phones. As the business development director, your primary focus will be on developing strategic, high-yield partnership and sales channels that will help drive revenue for the company. As the CEO, you will responsible for all aspects of the company and its team.

Your responsibilities would include:
• Developing growth strategies and plans
• Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients
• Increasing client base
• Having an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition
• Writing business proposals
• Negotiating with stakeholders
• Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs
• Researching business opportunities and viable income streams
• Following industry trends locally and internationally
• Drafting and reviewing contracts
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements

Skills that you will need in order to succeed in this role:
• High-level communication skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Experience with design and implementation of business development strategy
• Conflict resolution
• Proven ability to negotiate
• The ability to self-motivate and motivate a team
• Experience working to and exceeding targets

About AU3010

a Ukraine-focused venture capital firm, leading early-stage investments in strong founders.

Company website:
http://au3010.com