BD Manager, Audio

Skillsearch; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative studio is seeking a talented sales professional to enhance its footprint in the gaming industry. This full-time role requires a deep understanding of voice recording and a passion for games. You will engage with clients, manage complex sales cycles, and collaborate with internal teams to tailor services that meet client needs. If you thrive in a creative environment and possess fluent Japanese communication skills, this opportunity could be your next big step in an exciting industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sales or client-facing roles in voice recording or audio production.
• Fluent in Japanese with strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and develop promotional strategies for voice recording services.
• Manage client meetings and proposal activities from outreach to deal closure.

Skills

Sales experience

Client engagement

Project management

Fluent Japanese

Understanding of CRM systems

Communication skills

Passion for games

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you a client-facing sales professional with deep experience in voice recording and a strong understanding of the games industry?

A leading studio is looking for a skilled sales professional to help expand its presence in the domestic and international video game market. You’ll be responsible for providing high-quality voice recording services to clients across gaming and related industries, managing everything from client engagement to project delivery.

This is a full-time, client-facing role ideal for someone who understands the production pipeline, thrives in a creative and tech-driven environment, and is confident managing complex sales cycles from initial contact through to successful deal closure.

What you’ll be doing

• Conducting market research to track customer trends, competitor activity, and technological advancements in the global voice recording space

• Developing promotional strategies tailored to specific services or client segments

• Identifying and engaging potential customers across gaming and other creative industries

• Leading client meetings to understand service requirements and develop tailored proposals

• Managing proposal activities including presentations, pricing, and final negotiation

• Expanding focus beyond Japanese game studios to international opportunities and adjacent markets

• Collaborating with internal teams (both domestic and global) to shape service offerings based on client needs

• Supporting new business initiatives through feasibility studies, market research, and planning new service launches

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of experience in sales, production, or client-facing roles within the voice recording or audio production industry

• Fluent Japanese communication skills, with the ability to lead projects independently from outreach to deal closure

• Understanding of CRM systems and working knowledge of tools such as Word and Excel

• Strong sense of responsibility and proactiveness in budget and project management

• Passion for games and entertainment content

Preferred qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the games industry or experience selling into entertainment sectors

• Existing network of industry contacts within gaming or media

• Experience leading or coordinating a team

• Business-level English proficiency (TOEIC 750+)

The ideal candidate

• Native-level Japanese speaker with excellent client communication and presentation skills

• Comfortable navigating both creative and technical discussions with clients

• Excited to work in a fast-evolving, creative service environment with a focus on quality and innovation

Does this sound like the role for you? Get in touch with Joe at Skillsearch here: [e-mail]