Senior Business Development Manager/Director at Tencent

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Entertainment, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or above
  • 10+ years of experience in the game industry
  • Experience in business and partner relationship management with well-known gaming companies, capable of managing top-level strategic relationships and solving complex cooperative problems tactfully
  • Well-connected among game producers, directors, and senior management at major Japanese game companies, able to proactively build solid relationships with key creators and decision-makers
  • Deep understanding of the gaming industry, including development and publishing processes
  • Experience collaborating with well-known companies in other entertainment industries is a plus
  • Strategic thinking abilities, good sense of the big picture, strong logical thinking; prior background in consulting or investment industries is preferred but not required
  • Native-level Japanese; English or Chinese as a second language is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills and strong resilience to challenges

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic partnerships with gaming and entertainment Key Account partners in Japan
  • Build and maintain close relationships with key decision-makers and key creators
  • Coordinate internal and external communication
  • Solve important bottlenecks in negotiation and collaboration, improve cooperation efficiency
  • Think outside the box to identify new angles for working together
  • Analyze the Japanese game market
  • Assist the head of Japan Business Development in developing commercial partnership and investment strategies to capture present and future opportunities

Skills

Business Development
Partnership Management
Strategic Relationships
Negotiation
Market Analysis
Game Industry
Relationship Building
Commercial Strategy
Investment Strategy
Japanese Market

Tencent

Internet platform for social, gaming, fintech

About Tencent

Tencent is a technology company that focuses on enhancing the daily lives of internet users and assisting businesses in their digital transformation. It operates in various sectors, including social networking, entertainment, fintech, and cloud computing. Tencent's main products include WeChat, a messaging and mobile payment app with over a billion users, and Tencent Games, which produces popular video games like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile. The company generates revenue through online advertising, subscription services, in-app purchases, mobile payments, and cloud services. Unlike many competitors, Tencent has a diverse business model that allows it to serve both individual users and enterprises effectively. The goal of Tencent is to enrich user experiences and support businesses in their digital journeys.

Shenzhen, ChinaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$31.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Tencent's addition to the US blacklist may affect its operations and partnerships.
Developing Call of Duty mobile version may lead to competitive tensions with Microsoft.
Investment in blockchain exposes Tencent to volatile regulatory environments.

Differentiation

Tencent's WeChat app integrates messaging, social media, and mobile payments seamlessly.
Tencent Games is a global leader with popular titles like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile.
Tencent Cloud offers scalable solutions for businesses, enhancing digital transformation efforts.

Upsides

Tencent's investment in blockchain technology could enhance its fintech and cloud services.
The Hunyuan-Large language model advances Tencent's AI capabilities in social networking and gaming.
Collaboration with DYXnet on AI solutions opens new avenues in digital transformation services.

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