Strategic BD Lead – NA Entertainment & Partnerships

33 USA Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & P

Hybrid Work Model

Job summary

33 USA Inc. is seeking a results-oriented Business Development Manager to drive growth in North America, bridging Japanese content with the global market.

You will define sales strategies, own revenue targets, and act as the strategic partner to key accounts to maximize lifetime value. You will oversee the sales pipeline, mentor junior BD Leads, and collaborate with leadership across Marketing, Creative, and Project Management to ensure promises made during the sales process are feasible and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Account Management, or Sales within a Marketing Agency, Advertising, or Entertainment industry setting.
• Proven history of meeting or exceeding revenue targets ($1M+ annual portfolio management experience preferred).
• Deep understanding of the US & Japanese entertainment landscape (Anime, Manga, Gaming) and marketing agency business models.
• 2+ years of experience in managing or mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Development (Sales Strategy & Acquisition).
• Own the annual revenue target for the North American market; develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve high-growth goals.
• Oversee the sales pipeline from prospecting to closing; target high-value contracts with major studios, publishers, and streaming platforms.
• Identify and negotiate complex partnership structures, including licensing deals and joint ventures.
• Represent the company at key industry events to build a robust network of decision-makers.
• Act as senior point of contact for key clients, providing long-term marketing consultancy and brand strategy.
• Identify opportunities within existing accounts to expand service scope.

Skills

Business Development

Account Management

Sales Leadership

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

33 USA Inc. is seeking a results-oriented Business Development Manager to drive growth in North America, bridging Japanese content with the global market.

You will define sales strategies, own revenue targets, and act as the strategic partner to key accounts to maximize lifetime value. You will oversee the sales pipeline, mentor junior BD Leads, and collaborate with leadership across Marketing, Creative, and Project Management to ensure promises made during the sales process are feasible and