Builds market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.• Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.• Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.• Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.• Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals.• Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.