Senior Manager, Strategic & Business Development

Tencent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 102,200 - 192,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payment

Relocation package

Restricted stock units

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking an experienced professional to develop overseas market expansion strategies focused on AI-powered gaming and AI technology. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in business development within the AI or gaming industry, with a robust overseas network and excellent negotiation skills. This position includes competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in overseas business, strategy, or business development.
• Established overseas industry network with successful collaboration track record.
• Proficient in overseas market analysis and business modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop overseas market expansion strategies focused on AI-powered gaming.
• Analyze dynamics of the AI gaming market for strategic formulation.
• Expand and maintain key industry contacts overseas.

Skills

Overseas business strategy

AI technology knowledge

Gaming industry understanding

Negotiation skills

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop overseas market expansion strategies, focusing on 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


• 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

Qualifications

• 3+ 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

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

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $102,200.00 to $192,700.00 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

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 feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.