Job Title Business Development Manager
Education BSc/MSc degree
Experience 2-4 years in games industry in sales, business development or marketing/publishing role
Location Amsterdam (Relocation possible for the right candidate)
Type Fulltime
Start Immediate
Language Fluent in English
About Newzoo
Newzoo is the leader in video games and gamer data. We provide a panoramic view of how and why people engage with games.
We help some of the world’s largest gaming, entertainment, technology, and media companies target their audience, track competitors, spot opportunities, and make strategic and financial decisions. With more than 15 years of experience, we work closely with our clients to provide the data they need to make daily decisions on marketing, sales, and product development.
Job Description
We are looking for a new Business Development Manager. As an integral part of the business development team, you will help us obtain and grow new clients, which include global leaders in games and media.
You have a successful track record in B2B sales, business development or marketing/publishing, preferably in the games industry. You have a strong understanding of the games industry, with an existing network. Equally important to your knowledge and background is your passion for the markets in which we are experts: games and media, and the disruptive trends that impact them.
You have the unique ability to understand business needs on both an individual and a company level, and you are excellent at illustrating how market intelligence can bring value to a company. The role is versatile, working on inbound leads and doing pro-active and outbound activities to create a healthy pipeline of new prospects. You will be responsible for the full sales cycle. Up for the challenge? Get in touch.
Key Responsibilities
- You will set up and manage marketing and sales activities using Newzoo marketing and business development resources, generating a new business revenue pipeline.
- You will manage the revenue pipeline from prospect to close with the focus on maximizing win rates and predictability of results.
- You will identify the prospect’s or client’s needs, demo the solution, develop an offer based on our products and services, and close the deal.
- You will regularly work with other teams such as client success, product development, marketing, market analysts, and consumer research to optimize performance.
Your profile
- 2-4 years work experience in games industry in sales, business development or marketing/publishing role.
- BSc/MSc degree in Economics, Market Research, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Flawless English (written and spoken).
- A passion for digital media and entertainment in general and games in particular.
- A positive, goal-oriented, self-motivated, independent thinker.
- A proven ability to exceed expectations or targets.
- Coachability, openness to feedback, and dedication to consistent self-improvement.
- We love quirks! If you have, unique interests or talents, we will work them into your personal development.
Our offer
Be part of a fast-growing, ambitious, young, and energetic team with ample opportunities to grow within the company.
- Fulltime job in the center of Amsterdam, with international travel.
- A job with a very international outlook in a dynamic, ever-changing, and fun industry.
- Direct contact with our partners, prospects, and clients.
- Plenty of room to develop yourself and shape your future career.
- Be part of a fast-growing, ambitious, young, and energetic team.
- The ability to work directly with industry leaders helping to shape the future of games, hardware, media, and tech.
- Personal Development Budget, opportunity and tools to develop your skills, apply your unique talents, and shape your future career.
- Be part of our unique team events, we love to spend time together, celebrate our success and do team building activities together.
- Visit important games events, stay on top the market and emerge yourself in everything gaming.
- Health benefits participation.
- Mental benefits, we have a happiness coach that supports our mental well-being.
- Pension plan, we contribute towards your future.
- And more…
Interested?
Please upload your CV/resume and motivation letter explaining why Newzoo, what makes you perfect for this position and your quirks!