Business Development Manager

Keywords Studios is seeking a full-time Business Development Manager based in the UK to source work for its UK-based videogame studios. This role involves igniting and guiding client relationships, from sourcing and proposal building to negotiation and issue resolution. The manager will seek and maintain relationships across the gaming industry, find new opportunities, own RFP responses, nurture existing development relationships, and ensure transparent communication while upholding the quality of studio work.

Must Have

• Ignite and guide relationships between studios and clients, including sourcing, proposal building, negotiation, and issue resolution.
• Seek and maintain relationships with the entire gaming industry.
• Find new avenues and opportunities for Create Studios.
• Uphold quality in responses and communications, owning RFP responses.
• Nurture existing development relationships.
• Communicate effectively and transparently with the larger network.
• Uphold and match the quality of work provided by the studios.
• 3+ years' experience selling in the entertainment and/or video games industry.
• Strong understanding of game making, market trends, industry dynamics, and current industry landscape.
• Account Management and Key Account Management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure and to deadlines.
• Degree or Master in business, marketing, sales, or videogame-related field.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to operate in a remote environment.
• Comfortable working and communicating with exec/senior contact levels.

Good to Have

• Additional language skills

Perks & Benefits

• Base salary
• Benefits package
• Competitive employment packages

Description

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Keywords Studios provides creative services to the global video games industry and beyond through an end-to-end platform, leveraging technology to bring digital content to life. We offer a wide range of services from game development to localization and community management.

Keywords Studios is trusted and relied upon by many of the world's leading content companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way.

The Role

This is a full-time role, based in the UK. The individual will be responsible for sourcing work for our family of UK based videogame studios. As part of the Keywords - Create BD Team you will play a defining role in defining Keyword’s excellence in game making while being a responsible, visible, partner in our exciting industry.

• Ignite and guide the relationships between our studios and clients. From sourcing, proposal building, and negotiation to issue resolution.
• Seek and Maintain relationships with the entire gaming industry.
• Find new avenues and opportunities of work for our Create Studios.
• Uphold quality in our responses and communications. Own the RFP responses of our studios.
• Nurture our existing development relationships.
• Communicate effectively and transparency your work with the larger network of people.
• Uphold and match the quality of work our studios provide.

Requirements

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To be successful in this role, you will need to have a passion for the gaming world and be an active member of our industry.

• 3 or more years' experience selling in the entertainment and/or video games industry.
• Strong understanding of game making, market trends, industry dynamics and current industry landscape.
• Account Management and Key Account Management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure and to deadlines.
• Degree or Master in business, marketing, sales or other videogame related field.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to operate in a remote environment.
• Must be comfortable working and communicating with exec/senior contact levels.
• Additional language skills valued.

This role will likely require periodic travel to both client sites and industry events.

There may also be the requirement to spend time with the team at regular gatherings in our UK studios.

Benefits

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Base salary + benefits package.

We offer competitive employment packages to suit your individual circumstances.

_Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

_Role Information: EN

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: BD

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Hybrid

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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