Remote Business Development Manager - Create Studios in Slough

At Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond.

Our aim is to become the "go to" provider of technical services.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content.

In so doing we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences.

Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world's leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www. keywordsstudios. com

This is a full-time role for a Business Development Manager, based in the UK.

The individual will be responsible for sourcing work for our family of UK based videogame studios.

As part of the Create BD team, you'll play a key role in defining Keyword's excellence in game making while being a responsible, visible, partner in our exciting industry.

• Ignite and guide the relationships between our 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 for our Create Studios.
• Uphold quality in our responses and communications as well as owning the RFP responses of our studios.
• Nurture our existing development relationships.
• Communicate clearly and transparently, keeping the wider teams informed.
• Uphold the quality of work our studios provide.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a passion for the gaming world and be an active member of our industry.

• 3 or more years' experience selling in the entertainment and/or video games industry.
• Strong understanding of game development, 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.
• 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.

This role will likely require periodic travel to both client sites and industry events.

There may also be the requirement to spend time with the team at regular gatherings in our UK studios.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy.

We endeavor to create a workplace, which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be compensated by Keywords Studios.

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• Role Information: EN
• Studio: Keywords Studios
• Area of Work: Art Services, Game Development
• Service: Create
• Working Pattern: Hybrid