Tencent

Senior Business Development Manager, Gaming

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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

Requirements

Candidates should possess over 7 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or marketing, with a preference for experience in the gaming or tech industries. A strong understanding of Saudi Arabia's entertainment, esports, and public sector ecosystems is essential, along with a proven ability to build cross-sector partnerships that yield measurable results. Fluency in both Arabic and English is required, and proficiency in Chinese is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

The Senior Business Development Manager will drive strategic growth for Tencent's mobile gaming portfolio in Saudi Arabia by identifying high-value partnerships and aligning with national and brand initiatives. This role involves working across government, consumer brands, and gaming communities to scale the company's impact, craft value-driven proposals, and represent the brand with top-tier stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing strategic partnerships with government bodies, consumer brands, and community entities, integrating games into high-stake platforms through national-level brand marketing, and collaborating with internal teams to amplify campaigns via key partnerships.

Skills

Business Development
Strategic Partnerships
Gaming Industry
Mobile Gaming
Brand Marketing
Cultural Fluency
Consumer Behavior
Negotiation
Market Analysis

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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