Senior Manager, Strategic & Business Development

Tencent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

Restricted stock units

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Tencent is seeking an experienced Business Development leader for our Los Angeles area team. The role focuses on expanding overseas markets in AI-powered gaming and related innovations, working with developers, publishers, and technology partners to drive strategic collaborations.

You will analyze market dynamics, build cross-border partnerships, and support regional planning with internal teams. A track record in gaming or AI partnerships and strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in overseas business, strategy, or business development in AI or gaming.
• Experience at the intersection of both fields is preferred.
• Established overseas network with a track record in game publishing, AI partnerships, or overseas capital ventures.
• Proficient in overseas market analysis and business modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop overseas market expansion strategies for AI gaming and related tech.
• Analyze AI gaming market dynamics to assist management with strategy.
• Expand and maintain overseas industry contacts (game developers, platforms, AI tech firms).
• Drive high-value partnership negotiations: licensing, co-development, distribution.
• Provide overseas business strategy support to internal teams, including market research and regional goal setting.

Skills

Overseas business

Strategy

Business development

AI gaming

Cross-cultural communication

Negotiation

Job description

Business Unit

What the Role Entails

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develop overseas market expansion strategies, focusing on areas such as AI-powered gaming and gaming-driven AI technology iteration
• Analyze the dynamics of the AI gaming market to assist management in formulating AI gaming-related strategies

Business Development and Resource Integration

• Expand and maintain key industry contacts overseas, including game developers, publishing platforms, and AI technology companies
• Drive high-value partnership negotiations and facilitate collaboration in technology licensing, co-development, and channel distribution
• Provide essential overseas business strategy support to internal and cross-functional teams, including overseas resource planning, analyst-led market research, and regional/industry goal setting

Who We Look For

• 5+ years of experience in overseas business, strategy, or business development, with experience focused on the AI or gaming industry
• Experience at the intersection of both fields is preferred
• Established overseas industry network with a proven track record of successful collaborations in game publishing, AI technology partnerships, or overseas capital ventures
• Proficient in overseas market analysis and business modeling, capable of conducting independent industry research, competitive benchmarking, and strategic planning
• Excellent negotiation, cross-cultural communication, and project management skills
• Deep understanding of AI technologies (e.g., Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, content generation) and the gaming industry chain (R&D, publishing, operations, community)

Location State(s)

US-California-Los Angeles, US-California-Palo Alto, US-Washington-Bellevue

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $106,900.00 to $223,100.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.