Senior Business Development Manager

3 Months ago • 8 Years + • Community Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Business Development Manager will be a key player in Krafton's new game publishing division, focusing on game content acquisition and developer community management. Responsibilities include identifying and securing high-quality game content, developing strategic partnerships, negotiating agreements, building and managing a thriving developer community, creating educational resources, and collaborating with marketing and product teams. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, along with a deep understanding of the gaming ecosystem and developer needs. This position demands a seasoned professional with extensive experience in game development, publishing, community management, or business development.
Must have:
  • 8+ years experience in game industry
  • Strategic partnership building
  • Strong understanding of gaming ecosystem
  • Excellent communication & negotiation
  • Game content acquisition & management
  • Developer community building & engagement
Good to have:
  • Mobile game experience
  • Familiarity with developer tools & SDKs
  • Project management in fast-paced environment

Job Details

[ WHO WE ARE ]

We are a global video game organization based out of Seoul, South Korea. The name derives from the slogan “Keep the craftsmanship on”, a rendition of our commitment to developing and publishing world class games from our studios and publishing centers across the globe.

While in India, chances are you know us better as the creators of PUBG, we are also the makers of TERA and ELYON. Our stellar studios based across the globe include PUBG Studio, Striking Distance Studios, Bluehole Studio, and RisingWings.

[ ABOUT THE ROLE ]

The Senior Business Development Manager will play a key role in game content acquisition and game developer community management for our new game publishing division. This position involves leading game partnerships and developer community efforts, including education, engagement, and communication. It is ideal for a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of game development, publishing, community management, and business development.

[ RESPONSIBILITIES]

  1. Game Content Acquisition:
  • Identify and secure high-quality game content for our portfolio of games
  • Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with game developers and publishers.
  • Negotiate and execute agreements that align with our overall portfolio in mind
  1. Developer Community Management:
  • Build and manage a thriving game developer community to foster collaboration and innovation
  • Design and execute programs that educate and engage developers, ensuring their success on the platform by serving as the voice of developers and highlighting issues raised by developers that impact them
  • Act as the primary point of contact for developers, addressing concerns and facilitating communication.
  1. Developer Education and Communication:
  • Create and implement educational resources, workshops, and materials for developers.
  • Host events and webinars to share best practices and Publisher SDK specific insights with the developer community.
  • Develop and execute strategies to maintain strong relationships with developers and publishers.
  • Ensure timely and transparent internal and external communication with all stakeholders
  1. Strategic Growth and Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with the marketing and product teams to identify new growth opportunities for our portfolio of games
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on market trends and developer feedback.
  1. Performance Driven Insights:
  • Track and analyze the performance of developer partnerships and community initiatives.
  • Use data-driven insights to improve acquisition strategies and community management efforts.

[ REQUIREMENTS]

- Minimum of 8 years of experience in game development, publishing, community management, or business development.

- Proven track record in building and managing strategic partnerships.

- Strong understanding of the gaming ecosystem and developer needs.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of game content and platforms.

[ PREFERRED QUALIFICATION]

- Experience with mobile games and app store ecosystems with existing strong relationships

- Familiarity with developer and publisher tools, SDKs, and platform integration.

- Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

 

 

 

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