Senior Game Dev Partnerships Manager (Remote)

SIDE; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

OTE with commission

Pension scheme

Dynamic culture

Video games industry

Job summary

Side, a global video game development and services provider, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for North America to drive revenue across its full service portfolio including game dev, art, audio, QA, localization, and player support. This role focuses on new client acquisition and expanding existing partnerships, with cross-service opportunities and strategic account planning.

The successful candidate will know game development workflows, build relationships with studios and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or operations within the games or entertainment industry.
• Proven track record of managing client relationships and closing deals in creative or technical service environments.
• Strong understanding of video game development and production workflows across disciplines such as art, audio, QA, localization, and player support.
• Ability to identify opportunities across multiple service lines and position Side as an integrated, full-service partner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and MS Office or Google Workspace.
• Self-driven, organized, and comfortable managing complex sales cycles end to end.
• Passion for video games and player experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainable revenue growth through new client acquisition and expansion of existing partnerships.
• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities within assigned accounts and markets.
• Own and grow a portfolio of existing client relationships, understanding their business and production roadmaps.
• Cross-sell and expand Side's services within current accounts across studios and decision-makers.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans for multi-service partnerships.
• Identify new opportunities by tracking industry activity and client needs in the games market.
• Build presence in the North American territory via prospecting, networking, and market intelligence.
• Lead client discovery conversations to understand objectives, production needs, timelines, and commercial requirements.
• Collaborate with service-lines and delivery teams to develop proposals, pricing, and scopes of work.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline, forecast, and CRM records; review performance with leadership.

Skills

English communication

CRM tools

MS Office / Google Workspace

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Side, a global video game development and services provider, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for North America to drive revenue across its full service portfolio including game dev, art, audio, QA, localization, and player support. This role focuses on new client acquisition and expanding existing partnerships, with cross-service opportunities and strategic account planning.

The successful candidate will know game development workflows, build relationships with studios and