Business Development Manager / Business Strategy

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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.