Engineering Business Development Manager - Sports and Fitness Technology

Engineering Global Partnerships Manager (Sports and Fitness Technology)

We are seeking a full-time Engineering Global Partnerships Manager in Olathe, KS. In this role, you will build and manage strategic technology partnerships to drive growth in Garmin's core markets, creating value for both the company and our customers through your business skills and technical expertise. Essential Functions include : cultivating partnerships with integrity / respect to address business needs / priorities; creating long-term value for Garmin by developing relationships with partners to secure complex or complicated technology, content, and / or intellectual property rights through positive business terms to support Garmin products; supporting Garmin product growth through licensing, partnerships, & joint development opportunities that will enhance & support all segments; initiating new partnerships swiftly to support product innovation and speed to market; leveraging pitch skills, tools and methods to position Garmin with partner for the best results; negotiating business terms / expectations with strategic technology partners and coordinating with administration, engineering, marketing, and legal stakeholders leading to completion of a formal agreement; cultivating relationship with partner to build rapport while also securing additional monetary value and / or marketing value for Garmin; maintaining knowledge of emerging technology & communicating industry insights to engineering and others through demonstrating technology, partner category expertise and strategy for negotiation; ensuring compliance with partner intellectual property branding requirements and coordinating with other departments within Garmin to ensure contract compliance; leveraging technology to help expand the Garmin brand; proactively engaging in technology business development and supporting Garmin's product development technology licensing & development needs; and possible supervision of others who would take on more detailed assignments.

Basic Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline and a minimum of 7 years relevant experience. Must possess a minimum of 5 years business development and / or marketing experience relevant to Garmin's business needs for this role. Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule). Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Proven track record of responsiveness and outstanding relationship building / networking. Exhibits a proven ability to deal with confidential company matters. Must possess the ability to enthusiastically relate to technology, demonstrated passion for our products, and active lifestyle participation in our target markets (automotive, marine, recreation, or fitness). Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to the challenges of other departments and stakeholders. Must demonstrate a keen interest and experience in the consumer electronics, technology and mobile markets. Exercise sound independent judgment, exhibit entrepreneurial thinking and have a demonstrated ability to act effectively with little direction. Must be positive, detail / quality oriented, organized, analytical, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work proactively in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision. Must possess demonstrated proficient computer skills using Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Access.