Senior Business Development Manager

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to join the Commercial team in our London office. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the best game companies in the world! With over 200 million game players each month, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reaches users across online, mobile and social platforms.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a fast-paced work environment and we are seeking talented individuals who crave the prospect of learning new skills and aren't afraid to take on big projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, global commercial team at one of the fastest-growing companies in the world.

As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving strategic initiatives and unlocking new commercial opportunities that directly impact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s continued successes. You will work on high-impact projects, help shape the future of our businesses, and be part of a team that is building the next wave of growth. The role offers significant scope for career progression and will involve regular travel — both domestically and internationally — as you build relationships, represent [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], and close meaningful deals.

We are looking for a seasoned business development professional who knows how to drive deals from cold outreach through to signed contracts. Someone who brings grit and can stand on their grounds in high stake conversations, has a creative mindset, and a nose for opportunity. You will be expected to work independently, engage with senior stakeholders, and represent our businesses with confidence, flair, and resilience.

This is not a hand-holding kind of role. You will be in the driver’s seat — shaping strategy, building relationships, and making things happen.

What will you be doing at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

As part of the Commercial team, you will take on a wide range of responsibilities that directly support [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s continued growth and strategic objectives in business development, partnerships, and licensing. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Identify, approach, and engage new business opportunities for the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] across the gaming ecosystem (developers, platforms, publishers, IP holders, tech partners, etc.).
• Own and drive the end-to-end sales lifecycle — from prospecting and pitching to negotiating and closing high-impact deals across IP, licensing, advertising, game development, publishing, and more.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders across Product, Marketing, Finance, Legal and other teams to ensure strategic alignment and cross functional efficiency.
• Create compelling internal documentation and representations to evaluate and communicate new content and partnership opportunities across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s businesses.
• Develop tailored proposals and pitch decks that speak directly to partners' needs.
• Develop and nurture a strong, long-term, strategic relationships with both existing and prospective partners.
• Track and report on business development metrics and pipeline health.
• Provide flexible support across the Commercial team for any ad hoc tasks or strategic initiatives as required.

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be looking for opportunities to gain commercial experience through developing and driving new business development initiatives in an exciting and fast-growing industry. To be successful in your application you will need:

• To be a seasoned professional in business development, partnerships, or commercial roles (gaming industry strongly preferred).
• Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing impactful deals.
• Confident, pragmatic, resilient, and assertive — you are not afraid to say no or challenge thinking when needed.
• Independent operator who can self-motivate, prioritize, and deliver in a fast-paced, sometimes chaotic environment.
• Natural networker and communicator — someone who can connect with people at all levels, especially C-suite.
• Strategic thinker who balances big-picture vision with tactical execution.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting quickly to change.
• Passion for games, gaming culture, and the business of fun.

Think you’ve got the grit, edge, and spark we’re looking for? Let’s talk.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a global leader in games and one of the world's biggest developers and publishers of mobile games, with a mission of unleashing the gamer in everyone. It distributes highly engaging games to a global audience of over 450 million monthly and 70 million daily active users across mobile, PC, console, social, and online platforms. Operating in 15 countries, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] develops and launches games in multiple categories across its 22 studios.

Founded in 2001 with an internationally recognised brand name, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has successfully grown a global audience across 195 countries and six continents. It has a unique understanding of the games space, developing and distributing a strong portfolio of over 60 high-quality mobile games globally.

To date, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s studios and companies have generated more than 10.5 billion downloads, including the following games: 8 Ball Pool, Subway Surfers, Golf Battle, Football Strike, Carrom Pool, OSM - Online Soccer Manager™, Football Rivals , Pure Sniper , Puzzle Page™, Head Ball 2, Motorsport Manager, Darts of Fury, Ultimate Golf, Mini Football, Triple Match 3D™, Agar.io, PowerWash Simulator, Sudoku.com™, and We Are Warriors™.

For more information, visit [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].com/