Art Business Development Manager

Summary

Join Keywords Studios as a Business Development Manager to expand our Art and Co-Development services across North America. You will leverage your video game industry experience, particularly in art production and outsourcing, to build and maintain strong client relationships. Responsibilities include identifying and pursuing new client opportunities, developing and maintaining a robust pipeline of potential clients and projects, securing new business deals, and presenting our services to potential clients. You will also build and nurture long-term client relationships, collaborate with internal teams, develop strategic plans, conduct market research, and monitor and report on sales performance. This is a fully remote opportunity with competitive salary and benefits, including professional growth opportunities and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development within the video game industry, ideally with a focus on art services
• Strong network of contacts within the game development and publishing sectors
• Proven experience hunting and bringing in new business opportunities and clients
• Driven and open to creative approaches to business development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel as required
• Understanding of entertainment art production processes and services
• Experience with CRM software and sales analytics tools
• Familiarity with the competitive landscape and market trends in the video game and adjacent industries

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new client opportunities within the video game art services sector and adjacent markets
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of potential clients and projects
• Secure new business deals to meet clear revenue targets
• Present and promote our services to potential clients, attending industry events, trade shows, and meetings
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients to ensure ongoing and repeat business
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client needs and expectations are met
• Develop strategies to pursue new business and adjacent market opportunities
• Work with the studio leadership to devise new business approaches and models that complement our core business
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive landscape, and potential new business opportunities
• Provide insights and recommendations to the Service Line Director for strategic planning
• Monitor and report on sales performance to meet or exceed targets
• Work closely with leadership to monitor success metrics, and adjust strategies and tactics as necessary to achieve goals

Preferred Qualifications

Bonus points if you have experience building collateral like proposals and solutions documents

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Collaborate with industry leaders on AAA titles
• Professional growth opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Fully Remote opportunity
• Additional perks: IT schemes, pensions, healthcare, social events, and more