Senior Business Development Manager (m/f/d): Gaming

Gersh I Gaming; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonus incentives

Job summary

MOTHERSHIP is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth in Europe and beyond. This role focuses on developing and executing growth strategies, expanding client relationships, and promoting innovative marketing services for gaming brands and creators.

You will engage with internal teams and external partners, travel to international events, and contribute to a fast-growing, dynamic environment with flat hierarchies and short decision cycles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years proven experience in business development or sales in gaming or related sectors.
• Strong marketing and communications background; agency experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of the gaming sector and market trends.
• Willingness to travel to international gaming events.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the gaming industry (primary) and related sectors (secondary).
• Develop marketing strategies aligned with customer needs and project requirements with internal and external partners.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis within the gaming sector.
• Establish and maintain a monitoring system for new releases to support the sales pipeline.
• Contribute to development and promotion of new marketing services for gaming clients.
• Represent the company at gaming trade shows and industry events.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Marketing

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Fluent English

Job description

MOTHERSHIP – Europe’s Leading Independent Creator Marketing & Media Agency for Gaming & Digital Entertainment

For over a decade, we’ve been at the forefront of video game marketing across Europe & North America, working with the biggest gaming brands and creators in the industry.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to join our team in the dynamic world of gaming. In this key role you will be responsible for developing and implementing growth strategies while expanding existing client relationships.

Tasks

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the gaming industry (primary) and related sectors (secondary).
• Develop innovative product- and brand-focused marketing strategies based on customer needs and project requirements in close collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis within the gaming sector.
• Independently establish and maintain a monitoring and scoring system for new releases across desktop, console and mobile platforms that forms the foundation for your sales pipeline.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of new marketing services for gaming clients.
• Represent the company at gaming trade shows and industry events.

Requirements

• Proven experience (at least 2 years) in business development or sales, ideally within the gaming industry.
• Strong background in marketing and communication, preferably with agency experience.
• Deep understanding of the gaming sector and current market trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and independent work style.
• Fluent English skills (additional languages are a plus).
• Willingness to travel to international gaming events.
• The opportunity to work in an innovative and fast-growing environment.
• Exciting projects with renowned gaming industry clients.
• A dynamic team with flat hierarchies and short decision‑making processes.
• Participation in key industry events.
• Attractive salary with performance-based bonus incentives.
• Remote work with regular in-person team meetings.