Business Development Director - China

About Sandsoft:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sandsoft is a global video game developer, publisher and investor with a focus on engaging and entertaining players worldwide.

Our vision is to be the leading mobile-first games publisher & developer out the MENA region.

Our international team is composed of passionate and brave game makers with vast experience in developing, publishing and leading highly successful AAA mobile, console and desktop games including FIFA, Candy Crush, Need for Speed, Angry Birds, World of Tanks and more!

Through a passion for games, Sandsoft Games aims at bringing closer continents, cultures, and people.

As Business Development Director, you will be responsible for all opportunities, acquisitions, and business development for Sandsoft in China region.

The ideal candidate will to be based in Shanghai or Barcelona.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Be the first point of contact and independently lead all business development initiatives in China for Sandsoft
• Work closely with our local partners to connect with opportunities in relation to games publishing, IP and studio acquisition in the region.
• Build relationships with the local game developers and publishers and identify opportunities for partnerships
• Be responsible for all coordination between the Senior Management team and the chosen partner
• Integrate internal and external resources to support Sandsoft and realize synergies
• Monitor business and financial performances with Senior Management team
• Carry out in-depth analysis of business cases and partners to support management decision-making
• Lead the local team and coordinate cross functional teams

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in the local mobile games industry
• Well-connected within the mobile gaming industry network in China and Asia
• Fluent in Mandarin and English
• Work experience in business development, game publishing, and M&A
• Enthusiastic about the gaming and entertainment industry
• Demonstrates strategic vision, business insights, and in-depth knowledge, with a focus on delivering results
• An effective team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Growth Mindset, showing a learning attitude, problem-solving and decision-making approach

At Sandsoft, we do things differently.

Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Sandsoft Games is dedicated to the country’s socio-economic diversification by growing the regional video game industry and offering careers whilst creating fun and positive game experiences for players, with a special focus on the MENA region, whilst impacting worldwide.

Through a passion for games, Sandsoft Games aims at bringing closer continents, cultures, and people.

We pride ourselves in hiring growth-minded people who show a motivated, collaborative, and entrepreneurial attitude, and who embrace our Core Values as the right way to develop something great together.

Sandsoft core values are: Boldness 👩‍🚀 + Togetherness 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 + Growth 🚀

To know more about Sandsoft, visit our website or Linkedin profile.

If you feel like you would like to be part of this journey, please apply!