Humble Bundle-posted 2 days ago
$125,000 - $160,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Los Angeles, CA
51-100 employees

Humble Bundle is seeking a driven and well-connected Senior Business Development professional to serve as a key strategic partner for our Software vertical. In this individual contributor role, you will own the end-to-end strategy for our software content, covering key verticals such as Game Development Tools, Media Production, Education, and System Utilities. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy to source, negotiate, and close high-value partnerships that drive revenue and bring exciting new content to our customers. For candidates in or near Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY, there may be a requirement to work out of our office locations on a hybrid basis. For all other candidates, this role will be remote. This is a full-time role with an expectation for this role to be comfortable working outside of our standard working hours to attend industry events and for developer/publisher needs. Some travel is required for this role.

  • Own the Pipeline: Independently identify, target, and engage with top-tier software developers and publishers to build a robust pipeline of content for bundles.
  • Complex Negotiations: Lead full-cycle deal execution, negotiating licensing terms, minimum guarantees, and revenue shares to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Market Strategy: Act as the internal subject matter expert for the software vertical, identifying emerging trends and new product categories (e.g., AI tools, creative assets) to expand our market reach.
  • Portfolio Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for key publisher accounts, maintaining strong relationships to ensure recurring participation and long-term retention.
  • Revenue Growth: Analyze past bundle performance and market data to identify opportunities for maximizing revenue and optimizing bundle composition.
  • Merchandising Partnership: Collaborate deeply with the Merchandising and Marketing teams to design thematic bundle concepts that resonate with our specific audience segments.
  • Evangelism: Represent Humble Bundle at industry events and conferences to source new content and advocate for our platform and charitable mission.
  • 5+ years of experience in business development, content acquisition, or strategic partnerships within the software industry.
  • Demonstrated success in independently negotiating and closing complex content or licensing deals.
  • Strong existing relationships with software developers and publishers (specifically in creative or utility software).
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision, managing multiple deal cycles simultaneously.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling pitch decks and presentations.
  • Deep familiarity with the 'Creator Economy' software stack, including Music Creation Tools, Live Streaming, Game Engines, and Audio/Video production software.
  • Proficiency in analyzing sales data to drive decision-making.
  • Experience working with digital distribution platforms or key-based marketplaces.
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