Business Development Manager (Game Development)

TL;DR

Business Development Manager (Game Development): Responsible for sourcing work and managing relationships for UK-based videogame studios with an accent on client relationship management, proposal building, and negotiation. Focus on developing new business opportunities, maintaining industry connections, and supporting studio growth within the gaming sector.

Location: Hybrid, based in London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global provides creative services to the global video games industry through an end-to-end platform, offering services from game development to localization and community management.

What you will do

• Ignite and guide relationships between studios and clients, including sourcing, proposal building, negotiation, and issue resolution.
• Seek and maintain relationships across the gaming industry to find new work opportunities.
• Own RFP responses and uphold quality in communications and proposals.
• Nurture existing development relationships and communicate transparently within the network.
• Support the quality standards of the studios' work.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in the UK, London area
• 3+ years experience selling in entertainment and/or video games industry.
• Strong understanding of game making, market trends, and industry dynamics.
• Account and key account management skills.
• Degree or Master in business, marketing, sales, or videogame-related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with senior executives.
• Self-motivated and able to operate in a remote environment.

Nice to have

• Additional language skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically to client sites, industry events, and UK studios.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus benefits package.
• Equal opportunities workplace.
• Hybrid working pattern with some remote work.