Business Development Director, Games in Bristol

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Director to join our Games team at Lionbridge. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for independently engaging with prospective clients within assigned accounts to showcase Lionbridge’s innovative solutions. Your primary objective will be to maintain a robust and up-to-date pipeline, identifying existing and upsell opportunities to drive revenue growth. As a key member of our Games sales team, you will educate clients on our service lines, solutions, pricing, and availability, consistently exceeding revenue quotas. Your role will be pivotal in driving revenue growth, educating clients on our services, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery. Join us in creating culturally rich experiences that resonate with our customers’ clients worldwide!

What You Will Do:

• Independently contact prospective customers within assigned accounts to present Lionbridge's solutions and services, effectively articulating the value proposition.
• Maintain a robust and up-to-date pipeline, identifying and pursuing existing and upsell opportunities to achieve set revenue quotas.
• Educate customers and clients on Lionbridge's service lines, solutions, pricing, and availability, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of offerings.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and internal/external Operations teams to drive successful outcomes and foster strong relationships.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the sales cycle, strategically leveraging each stage to advance the sale and close deals.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and developments, incorporating market insights into sales strategies.
• Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts, reports, and updates to management, contributing to overall sales strategy and planning.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Lionbridge, always representing the company with professionalism and integrity.

To Be Successful You Will Have:

• Proven experience in Games industry sales, with a track record of consistently achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex solutions to diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the demonstrated ability to foster trust and credibility with clients and internal teams.
• Strategic mindset and business acumen, with the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities for revenue growth.
• High level of self-motivation and initiative, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and other sales tools, with the ability to leverage technology to drive sales effectiveness.
• Proven ability to prospect and manage a designated territory.
• The capability to adapt to changing client needs, industry dynamics, and company goals, adjusting sales approaches accordingly.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.

In Return, You Can Expect:

• Ongoing career opportunities at a repeat Forbes and Newsweek‑listed "Best Employer for Women", "Best Employer for Diversity", "Best Remote Employer", "Best Large Employer", and "Most Loved Workplace".
• Career development and a career path designed to utilize your learned skills and ultimate professional passions in a world‑leading company with over 25 years of world‑leading experience.

Our People are Our Pride - Benefits and Perks:

• Contract of employment with employee benefits package according to your location, including day off on your birthday and day off for volunteering work.
• Exposure to various technology stacks, and opportunity to cooperate with one of the biggest companies in the world.
• Access to Lionbridge's Employee Wellness Platform.

About Us:

Lionbridge partners with brands to break barriers and build bridges all over the world. For over 25 years, we have helped companies connect with their global customers and employees by delivering translation and localization solutions in 350+ languages. Through our world‑class platform, we orchestrate a network of passionate experts across the globe who partner with brands to create culturally rich experiences. Relentless in our love of linguistics, we use the best of human and machine intelligence to forge understanding that resonates with our customers’ clients. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Lionbridge maintains solution centers in 24 countries. Breaking Barriers. Building Bridges.