Business Development Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Business Development Manager (Gamedev): Driving monetization and payment solutions for video game developers in the UK & Ireland, with an accent on Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) strategies and market penetration. Focus on building and nurturing strategic partnerships, representing hirify.global at industry events, and providing regional market intelligence.

Location: Hybrid role based in London, United Kingdom, with regular travel across the UK and Ireland and occasional international travel.

Company

hirify.global is a global commerce company providing robust tools and services for video game developers to fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games.

What you will do

• Act as a highly visible and trusted presence within the UK & Irish gaming ecosystems, participating in industry events.
• Identify, approach, and develop relationships with prospective partners across PC, console, mobile, and web platforms.
• Advise developers and publishers on leveraging hirify.global's products, focusing on Direct-to-Consumer models and monetization strategy.
• Serve as the D2C champion for the UK & Ireland, educating developers on player relationship ownership.
• Represent hirify.global at industry events, delivering presentations on monetization trends and D2C strategies.
• Serve as the voice of the UK & Ireland markets internally by sharing market intelligence and developer feedback.

Requirements

• English: C1+ (native or fluent) required.
• Strong understanding of the UK & Irish video game industries, including key studios and publishers.
• Experience working with PC, console, mobile, and/or web-based games, with proficiency in at least one platform.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work flexible hours aligned with events and partner needs.
• Comfort operating independently while collaborating with a global, cross-functional team.

Nice to have

• Proven experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or developer relations within the gaming industry.
• Hands-on experience supporting or launching D2C initiatives for games or digital products.
• Deeper technical or commercial understanding of platform-specific monetization, distribution, or integration models.
• Experience with public speaking, panel participation, or presenting at industry events.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a global commerce company that believes in the future of video games and supports creators worldwide.
• Work within a global business development team focused on building scalable, high-impact relationships.
• Be part of a company that helps over 1,500 game developers reach more players and grow their businesses.