Business Development Director, Games

Lionbridge Games; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Access to Employee Wellness Platform

Days off for volunteering

Job summary

A leading global localization and translation provider is seeking a Business Development Director for their Games team. This role involves engaging with clients, driving revenue growth, and collaborating with internal teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in games industry sales, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset. Benefits include a comprehensive employee package, wellness platform access, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
• Ability to articulate complex solutions effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to foster trust with clients.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective clients to showcase solutions.
• Maintain an updated sales pipeline.
• Educate clients on service lines and pricing.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations teams.
• Provide sales forecasts and reports.

Skills

Games industry sales experience

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Strategic mindset

High self-motivation

Proficiency in CRM software

Adaptability to client needs

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Director to join our Games team at Lionbridge. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for independently engaging with prospective clients within assigned accounts to showcase Lionbridge's innovative solutions. Your primary objective will be to maintain a robust and up-to-date pipeline, identifying new business opportunities to drive revenue growth. As a key member of our Games sales team, you will educate clients on our service lines, solutions, pricing, and availability, consistently exceeding revenue quotas. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery. Join us in creating culturally rich experiences that resonate with our customers' clients worldwide!

What You Will Do

• Independently contact prospective customers within assigned accounts to present Lionbridge's solutions and services, effectively articulating the value proposition.
• Maintain a robust and up-to-date pipeline, identifying and pursuing existing and upsell opportunities to achieve set revenue quotas.
• Educate customers and clients on Lionbridge's service lines, solutions, pricing, and availability, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of offerings.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and internal/external Operations teams to drive successful outcomes and foster strong relationships.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the sales cycle, strategically leveraging each stage to advance the sale and close deals.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and developments, incorporating market insights into sales strategies.
• Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts, reports, and updates to management, contributing to overall sales strategy and planning.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Lionbridge, always representing the company with professionalism and integrity.

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Proven experience in Games industry sales, with a track record of consistently achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex solutions to diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to foster trust and credibility with clients and internal teams.
• Strategic mindset and business acumen, with the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities for revenue growth.
• High level of self-motivation and initiative, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and other sales tools, with the ability to leverage technology to drive sales effectiveness.
• Proven ability to prospect and manage a designated territory.
• The capability to adapt to changing client needs, industry dynamics, and company goals, adjusting sales approaches accordingly.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.
• Ongoing career opportunities at a repeat Forbes and Newsweek-listed “Best Employer for Women”, “Best Employer for Diversity”, “Best Remote Employer”, “Best Large Employer”, and “Most Loved Workplace”.
• Career development and a career path designed to utilize your learned skills and ultimate professional passions in a world-leading company with over 25 years of world-leading experience.

Our People are Our Pride – Benefits and Perks

• Contract of employment with employee benefits package according to your location, including day off on your birthday and day off for volunteering work.
• Exposure to various technology stacks, and opportunity to cooperate with one of the biggest companies in the world.
• Access to Lionbridge’ Employee Wellness Platform.

About Us

Lionbridge partners with brands to break barriers and build bridges all over the world. For over 25 years, we have helped companies connect with their global customers and employees by delivering translation and localization solutions in 350+ languages. Through our world-class platform, we orchestrate a network of passionate experts across the globe who partner with brands to create culturally rich experiences. Relentless in our love of linguistics, we use the best of human and machine intelligence to forge understanding that resonates with our customers’ clients. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Lionbridge maintains solution centers in 24 countries.