Jobs, fresher vacancy - Business Development Manager - Create Studios • UK

Company: Keywords Studios

UK

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.comWe are looking 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 defining 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 of work for our Create Studios.Uphold quality in our responses and communications. Own the RFP responses of our studios.Nurture our existing development relationships.Communicate effectively and transparency your work with the larger network of people.Uphold and match the quality of work our studios provide.RequirementsTo 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 making, market trends, industry dynamics and current industry landscape.Account Management and Key Account Management skillsHigh attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure and to deadlinesDegree or Master in business, marketing, sales or other videogame related fieldSuperb written and verbal communication skillsMust be self-motivated and able to operate in a remote environmentMust be comfortable working and communicating with exec/senior contact levelsAdditional 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.BenefitsThe base salary for this role is from £55,000 to £60,000 per year, depending on your experience.Please note that compensation is structured as base salary only and does not include sales incentives and commission.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.Note to Recruitment AgenciesPlease be advised that Keywords Studios does not consider unsolicited resumes, or any form of contact initiated by unauthorized third parties, including recruitment or placement agencies, unless a pre-existing, valid agreement is in place. Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be compensated by Keywords Studios. Privacy Notice By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice at https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice.Role Information: ENStudio: Keywords StudiosLocation: Europe, United KingdomArea of Work: Art Services, Game DevelopmentService: CreateEmployment Type: Full Time, PermanentWorking Pattern: Hybrid