Business Development Manager

Anzu; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading in-game advertising company seeks a motivated Business Development Manager to enhance their presence in gaming. The role requires negotiation skills and a strong sales orientation. You'll work remotely, engaging with game publishers and optimizing business opportunities. Leadership potential is valued as this position could grow into leading a team. Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Work with AAA and indie gaming studios

Exciting opportunities in gaming and esports

Qualifications

• Proven experience in negotiating and signing mobile game publishers utilizing SDKs/Tech.
• Ability to conduct thorough opportunity analysis and manage the entire business funnel.

Responsibilities

• Build targeted lists of mobile and HD games for monetization.
• Collaborate with Anzu's tech and creative teams.
• Negotiate favorable terms with game publishers.
• Meet and exceed quotas for signed games.
• Cultivate strong relationships with major gaming groups.

Skills

Native-level English proficiency

Strong sales orientation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong negotiation abilities

Detail-oriented

Excellent command of Google Workspace tools

Job description

Anzu is the most advanced intrinsic in-game ad solution for mobile, PC, and console. Anzu’s in-game ads put players first and help advertisers reach audiences programmatically in a non-disruptive and highly engaging way. A patented 3D ad tracking engine, the first to bring viewability measurement in-game, partnerships with trusted AdTech vendors, and compliance with industry measurement standards outlined by the MRC and IAB make Anzu the preferred in-game advertising partner for brands and agencies worldwide.

Anzu helps game developers monetize their titles with ad placements that complement gameplay. By monetizing the entire game session, developers benefit from consistent and reliable revenue streams. Supporting all major and custom-built game engines and providing a full-stack ad monetization solution that offers complete control over ad placements makes Anzu the preferred in-game ad monetization partner for developers worldwide.

Backed by Sony Innovation Fund, NBCUniversal, Samsung Next, Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund, WPP, PayPal Ventures, and many other prominent investors, Anzu aims to improve advertising in games for brands, developers, and gamers alike. Learn more.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team. You will play a key role in expanding Anzu's presence in the mobile and PC gaming industry by identifying and securing partnerships with game publishers.

This role offers significant growth potential within Anzu, with opportunities to expand responsibilities and eventually lead a business development team. We seek a candidate who excels individually and demonstrates leadership qualities to mentor, inspire, and grow a high-performing team.

This is a remote position; the successful candidate should be comfortable working independently and collaboratively from a remote environment.

What will you do?

1. Build targeted lists of mobile and HD games for monetization through the integration of Anzu's intrinsic ad SDK.
2. Develop compelling ad monetization business cases for game publishers.
3. Collaborate with Anzu's tech and creative teams, as well as third parties, to optimize and present our offerings.
4. Negotiate favorable terms with game publishers.
5. Meet and exceed quotas for the number and quality of signed games.
6. Cultivate strong relationships with major gaming groups to secure additional game partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Native-level English proficiency.
• Proven experience in negotiating and signing mobile game publishers utilizing SDKs/Tech.
• Strong sales orientation and excellent interpersonal skills, coupled with strong negotiation abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to conduct thorough opportunity analysis and manage the entire business funnel for signing mobile game publishers.
• Excellent command of Google Workspace tools, including presentations, sheets, and documents.

Beyond Individual Contributions, We Value:

• Proven leadership potential and a desire to build and manage a team.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies for team growth and success.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing junior team members.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to foster a positive and productive team environment.

Benefits and Opportunities:

• Industry-leading global company in the in-game advertising market.
• Exciting opportunity to explore gaming, esports, and advertising worlds.
• Central HQ in Tel Aviv, with hybrid and remote work options globally.
• Great professional growth opportunities across multiple areas with cutting-edge technology.
• Work with AAA and indie gaming studios to improve gaming experiences.
• Inclusive environment and equal opportunity employer.
• Competitive salary packages.
• And much more…