Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager
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Job Summary:
The Manager of Business Development supports the VP of Business Development and collaborate closely with Japanese development studios either independently or as part of a team. Key responsibilities include initiating contact with potential business partners defining relationship scopes identifying profitable deal points in consultation with internal stakeholders developing negotiation strategies and sales pitches supporting negotiations and overseeing the implementation of agreements within the organization.
Additionally the candidate will assist in preparing internal and external executive presentations for company-wide strategic partnerships as part of a team effort. The role involves analyzing complex data leading initiatives to identify new business opportunities creating negotiation strategies preparing business presentations for both internal and external audiences supporting negotiations and driving strategies for additional revenue generation.
This position provides exposure to a broad spectrum of external organizations such as first parties (console mobile and PC) platform providers (including VR E-Sports Web 3.0 etc.) media companies (animation etc.) game publishers licensors developers and distribution partners. The Manager will also interact with various internal divisions including Game Studio Product Development Business Planning Sales Marketing Legal and Finance. This role reports directly to the VP of Business Development.
Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Independently or as part of a team identify develop and negotiate new business opportunities by expanding distribution channels exploring alternative revenue models introducing new products or content offerings and establishing strategic partnerships.
- Lead recommendations in the exploration of new emerging services products and technologies to provide management with insights into new trends or product lines to continue to grow the business.
- Drive portfolio and feasibility analysis to support the long-term growth of the business
- Support the VP of Business Development to create negotiation strategy executive business presentation with internal departments for internal executive approval and external sales pitch.
- Independently or as part of a team negotiate business terms manage contract process maintain relationships with assigned business partners.
- Manage a business development tracker and share with relevant internal team in a timely manner.
- Keep up with the trend in digital entertainment and be evangelist internally.
- Other duties as assigned or needed
- Working in-office is an essential function of this requirement of face-to-face interaction is in place to ensure effective supervision collaboration and -office attendance is required for the following reasons:
- For effective supervision of employees and our work product which includes ensuring all employees have necessary oversight of their work and access to supervisory assistance which includes meetings to review work product deadlines and status.
- To foster communication and collaboration among team members which includes the following: allowing for spontaneous brainstorming sessions and exchanges of ideas quick access to team members to enable collaborative problem-solving and stronger cohesion among co-workers and within teams.
- To enhance the sharing of information necessary to effective job performance and product creation.
- To enhance understanding of our stakeholders work and business needs facilitate a more seamless and organic workflow and ultimately increase efficiency and successful outcomes.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 3 years experience in business development corporate development or licensing in a gaming environment.
- Bachelors degree in Business Business Administration Analytics or related discipline. Master degree is preferred.
- Proven track record in deal analysis (risk management) negotiations and deal closure required.
- Strong financial and technology acumen with ability to autonomously evaluate deal feasibility
- Refined experience (detail orientation) with contract and terms management required
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Demonstrated cross functional/departmental knowledge with ability to lead multiple projects
- Effective communication skills with ability to present across multiple levels especially to Senior Management
- Develop negotiate and close strategic deals with external partners
- Mobile video games VR Web3.0 TV film anime online or music experience strongly preferred
- Passion for gaming or other digital media
- Ability to travel. This position requires occasional day and overnight trips away from the traditional business setting.
- Proficiency with computers and general business software required.
- Must be detail oriented possess good time management as well as business process management skills and be able to prioritize in a changing environment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
