Senior Director, Business Development

Scopely•San Francisco, CA

2h•$193,000 - $284,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Development team is responsible for business negotiations, partner management, and new expansion opportunities with our largest IP partners, new distribution platforms (e.g. storefronts, hardware manufacturers, subscription services, etc.), and digital payment partners (e.g. Stripe, Visa, Checkout.com, etc.) around the world. Through these relationships, the team is responsible for creating and executing a strategy for each partner that drives audience and revenue growth for Scopely’s portfolio of games. Reporting to the SVP Publishing, the Senior Director, Business Development will be responsible for working closely with internal game development teams and key external partners to drive Scopely’s distribution and growth strategy globally.

Requirements

8+ years of Business Development / Partnership experience within the digital entertainment industry
Experience creating and executing a global business development strategy
Ability to identify and negotiate large scale commercial agreements
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and all levels of management
Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes
Ability to analyze data to make data-driven decisions - skills in Excel and Google Sheets necessary
Strong presentation and communication skills - Keynote, Powerpoint, or Google Slides skills required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Gaming experience preferred, and particularly free-to-play games
Passion & love for video games

Responsibilities

Develop key relationships with top IP partners, new distribution platforms, and digital payment vendors in the gaming industry to support and grow the Scopely global business.
Articulate the Scopely vision and how we can most effectively partner together
Create and execute on a global business development strategy that connects to our overall distribution strategy and principles.
Source and negotiate large complex partnerships that grow Scopely’s overall consumer and commercial presence globally.
Partner closely with internal teams to ensure the needs of the business are being met in a timely manner
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and an appreciation for the way business is conducted in different parts of the world
Keep tabs on industry trends by obsessively analyzing the market, playing all the new releases, and attending industry events and conferences