Director, Business Development - Software QA

side; Athens (GA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global video game development company is seeking a Director of Business Development for their software quality assurance services in the automotive sector. This role entails driving sales, managing client relationships, and leading a global team to achieve revenue growth and surpass performance goals.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company matching

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in business development or sales, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of software QA processes and industry regulations.
• Experience leading and managing a global team.

Responsibilities

• Driving new business sales to meet individual and team revenue targets.
• Leading a global business development team to exceed performance goals.
• Developing tailored software QA solutions that align with industry standards.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Title : Director, Business Development – Software QA

Location : Remote

Department : Business Development, Automotive Software Quality Assurance

Contract : Full-Time, Permanent

Start : ASAP

About Us :

Side is a global video game development and services provider, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 14 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection. The Side family of brands includes Ghostpunch Games, and 1518 Studios. For more information, visit https : / / www.side.inc /

Overview

We are looking for a Director of Business Development to drive new business sales for our software quality assurance services in the automotive industry . This individual must be a consultative and highly motivated sales leader , with a proven ability to build long-term relationships with automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and software developers . The ideal candidate will present our QA solutions , liaise with internal operations, negotiate contracts, and manage client relationships.

Additionally, this role involves leading a small global team of Business Development Managers to drive revenue growth, cross-sell services, and strengthen client relationships. The successful candidate will be strategic, highly organized , and possess a strong understanding of software QA processes, industry regulations, and automotive software development lifecycle .

This position is perfect for an engaging, enthusiastic, and results-driven individual with a passion for software quality and automotive innovation . Growth will be driven through relationship-building, consultative selling, and surpassing revenue targets . The ideal candidate will excel at identifying business opportunities, developing sales strategies, and mentoring a high-performing team .

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving new business sales to meet individual and team revenue targets
• Motivating and leading a global new business team to exceed performance goals
• Identifying and engaging automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and automotive software development firms
• Attending client meetings, trade shows, and industry events to establish presence and generate opportunities
• Presenting our QA services in response to client briefs and business needs
• Developing tailored software QA solutions that align with industry standards and client requirements
• Collaborating with delivery teams and support functions to optimize engagement time with clients
• Managing, mentoring, and coaching the business development team

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or a related role within the automotive or software industry.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in business development or sales, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of software quality assurance processes and industry regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Experience leading and managing a global team.
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.

What’s in it for you?

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company matching

Who we are

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world.

Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video games industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. For more information, visit www.side.inc

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