Business Development Manager - Create Studios at Keywords Studios

United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Video Games, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Passion for the gaming world and be an active member of the industry
3 or more years' experience selling in the entertainment and/or video games industry
Strong understanding of game making, market trends, industry dynamics and current industry landscape
Account Management and Key Account Management skills
High attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure and to deadlines
Degree or Master in business, marketing, sales or other videogame related field
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Must be self-motivated and able to operate in a remote environment
Must be comfortable working and communicating with exec/senior contact levels
Additional language skills valued
Willingness to travel periodically to client sites and industry events, and spend time at UK studios

Responsibilities

Source work for UK based videogame studios
Ignite and guide relationships between studios and clients, from sourcing, proposal building, and negotiation to issue resolution
Seek and maintain relationships with the entire gaming industry
Find new avenues and opportunities of work for Create Studios
Uphold quality in responses and communications
Own the RFP responses of the studios
Nurture existing development relationships
Communicate effectively and transparently with the larger network of people
Uphold and match the quality of work provided by the studios

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Account Management

Negotiation

Proposal Building

RFP Responses

Client Relationships

Gaming Industry Knowledge

Keywords Studios

Comprehensive service provider for video games

About Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios provides a wide range of services for the video games industry, supporting the entire lifecycle of game development. Their offerings include game-ready art, marketing, game development, functional and localization testing, text and audio localization, casting, audio post-production, community management, player support, and content moderation. The company utilizes proprietary technology to enhance its end-to-end platform, allowing clients to effectively bring their game concepts to life. Unlike many competitors, Keywords Studios focuses on delivering customized solutions that cater to the specific needs and budgets of their clients. The goal of Keywords Studios is to assist game developers and publishers in creating engaging digital content that entertains, connects, and educates players.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$487.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition may impact Keywords Studios' market share in the gaming industry.

Integration of acquired companies could pose operational challenges and affect service quality.

Reliance on major clients like Microsoft may lead to revenue volatility.

Differentiation

Keywords Studios offers end-to-end services for the entire game development lifecycle.

The company has a global presence with over 13,000 professionals in 25+ countries.

Proprietary technology enhances Keywords Studios' platform for digital content creation.

Upsides

Acquisition of Certain Affinity expands Keywords Studios' AAA game development capabilities.

Integration with Microsoft's Community Sift boosts AI-enabled content moderation services.

Private equity interest indicates strong market confidence and strategic growth potential.

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