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

Mothership Talents GmbH; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading creator marketing agency in Köln seeks a motivated Business Development Manager with at least 2 years of experience in gaming. The role focuses on developing growth strategies and expanding client relationships. Candidates should have a strong background in marketing, excellent communication skills, and fluency in English. The company offers a dynamic work environment, exciting projects, and attractive salary with performance-based bonuses, along with flexible working hours and remote work options.

Leistungen

Attractive salary with performance-based bonus incentives

Flexible working hours

Remote work with regular in-person meetings

Participation in key industry events

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience (at least 2 years) in business development or sales, ideally in gaming.
• Strong background in marketing and communication, preferably with agency experience.
• Deep understanding of current market trends in the gaming sector.

Aufgaben

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the gaming and related sectors.
• Develop innovative marketing strategies based on customer needs.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis in the gaming sector.

Kenntnisse

Business development

Marketing

Negotiation

Communication

Client relationships

Fluent English

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible working hours.

If you are passionate about gaming and marketing and want to actively shape the future of the industry, we look forward to your application! 🚀

MOTHERSHIP – Europe’s Leading Games Marketing Agency

For over a decade, we have been at the forefront of game marketing across Europe and North America, collaborating with the biggest gaming brands and creators in the industry. In addition to our core marketing expertise, we have been running an in‑house talent management division for over five years. Since the end of 2024, we have become part of YouFirst (a premium sports talent management agency representing NBA and Champions League professionals) and Gersh (a leading Hollywood talent management company).