Senior Business Development Manager

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Business Development • Undisclosed

About the job

Job Description

This Senior Business Development Manager role at TiMi Europe focuses on leading business development, negotiations, and contract management for TiMi games in Western markets. Responsibilities include identifying and securing strategic brand partnerships (FMCG, consumer electronics, exhibitions), coordinating internal/external resources, conducting market research and competitive analysis, and maintaining strong client/partner relationships. The ideal candidate possesses at least 8 years of game business development experience, strong negotiation and contract management skills, an extensive network within Western markets, and a deep understanding of Western game market trends.
Must have:
  • 8+ years game business development experience
  • Strong negotiation & contract management skills
  • Extensive Western market network
  • Deep understanding of Western game market trends
  • Excellent communication & collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Brand partnership experience
  • Chinese language proficiency

Business Unit

TiMi Studio Group is an award-winning game development and operations team that strives to improve global players’ entertainment quality. TiMi is part of Tencent Games and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China with offices in Los Angeles, Montreal, Seattle, Shanghai and Chengdu. It strives to create high quality, high fidelity, highly creative games across a wide variety of genres and multiple platforms.

What the Role Entails

  • Lead business development, negotiations, and contract management for TiMi games in Western markets.

  • Identify and secure strategic brand partnerships to expand game market reach, including FMCG brands, consumer electronics, and exhibitions.

  • Coordinate internal and external resources; conduct market research and competitive analysis to support informed business decisions.

  • Maintain strong relationships with clients and partners to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.

Who We Look For

  • Minimum of 8 Years Experience: Proven track record in game business development, showcasing strong negotiation skills and expertise in contract management

  • Extensive Network: Well-connected within Western markets; experience with brand partnerships is highly preferred

  • Market Insight: Deep understanding of the Western game market landscape and industry trends

  • Skills: Detail-oriented with exceptional communication skills, a collaborative teamwork spirit, and critical thinking capabilities

  • Languages: Fluent communication skill in English is a must, ability to speak Chinese is a plus

Why Join Us?

Join forces with one of the most successful studios in the world, as TiMi expands its efforts to create games that improve global players’ entertainment quality. The award-winning studio has proven itself capable of creating high quality, high fidelity, highly creative games and is looking for ambitious talent to grow its reach to global players!

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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About The Company

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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