Market Development Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Market Development Manager (Gamedev): Managing Organized Play Market Development initiatives in Spain and Portugal with an accent on retail account growth and partnership management. Focus on onboarding retail locations, executing market development plans, and optimizing the Play! hirify.global Store network.

Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Salary: £54,000 - £97,500 per year

Company

The hirify.global Company International manages the hirify.global brand and its associated products, including the Trading Card Game and animated series, outside of Asia.

What you will do

• Identify and develop retail accounts to expand the network for Play! hirify.global programs in Southern Europe.
• Recruit and manage Play! hirify.global Store partnerships, ensuring retailer retention and growth.
• Analyze program trends and provide KPI forecasts to suggest potential strategic partnerships.
• Onboard new leagues, process applications, and manage venue reviews.
• Plan and execute retail-focused projects such as Meet & Greets, Retailer Days, and Trade Shows.
• Manage vendor contracts and coordinate customer service escalations via CRM systems.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of related professional experience.
• Fluent or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent applicable experience.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Strong ability to handle and organize complex data and present to professional audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Nice to have

• Additional European language proficiency.
• Professional qualifications in Marketing, Sales, or Project Management.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM and data management tools.
• Knowledge of retail development or grassroots play retention programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with competitive cash-based compensation.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums.
• Generous paid family leave and employer-paid life and income protection insurance.
• Pension employer contributions for UK employees.
• Fitness reimbursement and commuter benefits.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for professional development.