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Yahoo!'s Search team is looking for an experienced business development specialist to perform multiple tasks including driving deal research, opportunity analysis, and the creation of deal ideas and theses, in addition to directly leading new business and partnership development and deal-making efforts, with both external prospects and key internal stakeholders and function groups.
Key characteristics:

• Strong work ethic
• Passion for deal-making
• Intelligent
• Analytical
• Organized
• Strong competitive drive
• Commitment to bottom-line results
• Intellectually curious
• Patience for learning and knowledge building
• Sense of humor

Key skills:

• Strong communication abilities
• Strong writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to manage dynamic, high-stakes deal situations
• Ability to deliver under pressure when needed
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Ability to manage and deliver results within critical timeframes

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.
US Only: Please be aware that Yahoo requires all employees entering a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events) are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and show proof of a vaccination to enter a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events). Yahoo is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
If hired for this position in Colorado, the compensation range for this position is between $121,500.00 - $202,500.00. The compensation may vary depending on your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include additional incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, plus equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, retirement, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act.
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