Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing relationships, identifying opportunities, negotiating and closing deals with Japanese mobile gaming developers and major IP holders. This position will require a deep knowledge of both Japanese and overseas mobile games industry, including strong relationships with major developers and IP holders, as well as a deep understanding of partnership structures and terms between game developer, IP holder and publisher.

Job responsibilities include:

• Build strong relationships with decision-makers in major Japanese gaming companies and IP holders, such as Bandai Namco, Cygames, Aniplex, and more
• Identify investment & publishing opportunities, initiate negotiations with partners, and drive deal to closing
• Work closely with management, publishing studios & finance to evaluate opportunities and decide strategy
• Work with legal and other teams on drafting and review of contracts
• Conduct local market research on all aspects of online gaming, with priority on mobile
• Work with business team to build database tracking Japanese developers, major titles, and corporate structures of key games and IP holders
• Set both high level and monthly KPIs to drive progress on all projects/relationships
• Set and manage a budget

• Have strong existing relationships in the Japanese mobile gaming industry
• Have a deep knowledge of Japanese IPs and the IP owners
• Understand partnership structures and terms between game developer, IP holder and publisher
• Experience in negotiation and business development (Preferred)
• Be a highly motivated self-starter
• Strong communication, organization and planning skills
• Be positive, energetic and passionate about gaming
• Have ability to coordinate across multiple partners and stakeholders
• Enjoy working with a team as well as operating independently
• Be fluent in spoken and written Japanese
• Working proficiency in English or Mandarin