Business Development Manager - Streaming & Entertainment, T-Mobile

T-Mobile

Location:
United States, Bellevue

Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

90100.00 - 162600.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

T-Mobile’s Business Development & Sponsorship team is responsible for forging and managing high-impact partnerships across sports, streaming, and entertainment. From marquee sponsorships with Major League Baseball and Formula 1 to streaming deals with Netflix, Apple TV+, and Hulu, the team drives partnerships that elevate the brand and deliver meaningful value to customers across T-Mobile’s business lines. We are seeking a Business Development Manager – Streaming & Entertainment who will play a key role within this group, focused on managing and expanding our streaming and subscription-based partnerships. This individual will help shape T-Mobile’s strategy in the evolving streaming landscape, leveraging data, market research, and cross-functional collaboration to unlock new value for customers. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker and skilled researcher who thrives in a fast-paced, partner-facing environment and has a passion for entertainment, media, and the digital consumer experience.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct in-depth research on the streaming and entertainment landscape, including emerging services, audience demographic trends, competitive positioning, market shifts, and consumer behavior
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, product, finance, legal) to assess partnership performance, prepare internal quarterly business reviews, and support and advocate for go-to-market tactics and strategies across T-Mobile’s business lines
Track and analyze partner performance through important metrics (e.g., redemption rates, engagement, churn), partner quarterly earnings, and industry commentary to surface actionable insights for internal teams
Build and maintain expertise using streaming-specific research sources (e.g., MoffettNathanson, Antenna, Nielsen, etc.)
Collaborate with internal cross-functional team members to assess and propose strategic partnerships that align with T-Mobile’s customer needs across Consumer, Metro, Home Internet, T-Mobile for Business, and T-Ads
Ideate, pitch, and support innovative partnership models that maximise T-Mobile’s unique assets and customer reach
Support the negotiation and structuring of business agreements with new and existing partners

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field and/or commensurate combination of education and experience
4–7 years of experience in business development, partnerships, strategy, or related roles—preferably in streaming, entertainment, telecom, media, or technology industries
Strong understanding of the media/streaming ecosystem, including AVOD/SVOD trends and key industry players
Experience working with internal and external partners, including senior leadership and C-level executives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft executive presentations
Proven track record of identifying, supporting, and closing strategic partnerships
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
able to synthesize large data sets into actionable insights
Reading, interpreting, and summarizing complex legal agreements
able to collaborate with legal and business teams to ensure alignment and compliance
Passion for media, entertainment, and new technologies
stays current on trends and innovations
Self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

What we offer:

Competitive base salary and compensation package
Annual stock grant
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k)
Access to free, year-round money coaches
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Up to 12 paid holidays
Paid parental and family leave
Family building benefits
Back-up care
Enhanced family support
Childcare subsidy
Tuition assistance
College coaching
Short- and long-term disability
Voluntary AD&D coverage
Voluntary accident coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care insurance
Mobile service & home internet discounts
Pet insurance
Access to commuter and transit programs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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