What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at Lightricks?

Job Description

Who we are

Lightricks is at the forefront of creative technology, empowering creators and brands to tell their stories with innovative, AI-driven tools. Our products—including Facetune, Videoleap, Popular Pays (soon to be an AI-powered studio editor for brands), and our flagship platforms, LTX Studio and our new open source video model LTXV—are revolutionizing how content is created, from ideation to production. With a mission to bridge imagination and execution, we're enabling our partners to thrive in an increasingly digital, creative-first world.

The Director of Business Development will play a critical role in shaping Lightricks' future by driving partnerships that accelerate the adoption of our AI-powered solutions in the advertising, entertainment, and tech industries. This role requires a strategic thinker who can forge relationships, close impactful deals, and work collaboratively across internal teams to execute big-picture opportunities.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role, ideal for someone passionate about Entertainment, storytelling, and the intersection of AI and creativity.

What you will be doing

Industry-Specific Partnership Strategy

Identify high-value opportunities in the advertising, entertainment, production, and technology sectors.
Develop and execute partnership strategies that establish LTX Studio and Popular Pays as indispensable tools for creative workflows in these industries.
Tailor approaches to meet the specific needs of partners in advertising agencies, production companies, and media studios.
Drive B2C partnerships for our mobile apps, targeting brands and platforms that align with user growth and engagement strategies.

Negotiation & Relationship Management

Build and nurture relationships with decision-makers across key industries, from creative executives to business leads.

Lead contract negotiations to secure mutually beneficial agreements, balancing short-term wins with long-term goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as the bridge between partners and internal teams (Product, Marketing, R&D, Legal), ensuring seamless execution.

Advocate for partners' needs internally to influence product roadmaps and co-marketing initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

Manage and mentor a small business development team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Set clear objectives and provide ongoing feedback to drive individual and team success.

Performance Tracking & Optimization

Analyze partnership performance and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.

Continuously refine strategies to optimize outcomes and adapt to industry trends.

Your skills and experience

7 years in business development or partnerships, with a proven track record in advertising, entertainment, production, or tech.

Deep understanding of these industries, including key players, trends, and challenges.

Strong network within advertising agencies, production companies, and media ecosystems.

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across organizations and cultures.

Strategic thinker with strong negotiation and deal-closing expertise.

Proactive, results-oriented, and able to drive initiatives to completion.

Fluent English

Fluent Hebrew - an advantage.

Experience with AI-driven tools or platforms.

Familiarity with the Creator Economy and emerging trends in content creation.

Benefits

Expected salary range is $170,000-$210,000

Stock options

Health / dental / vision with the majority of premiums paid by the company.

401k with company match. (Up to 4%)

3,000 per year is provided for lunch.

1,000 Yearly Learning, Development, and Wellness budget.

Work from home stipend.

21 Days of PTO.

Birthdays off! Take a free day off during your birthday month to celebrate.

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Salary : $170,000 - $210,000

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