Senior Business Development Manager

2 Months ago • 8 Years + • Business Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Business Development Manager at TiMi Europe, you will lead business development, negotiations, and contract management for TiMi games in Western markets. Responsibilities include identifying and securing strategic brand partnerships (FMCG, consumer electronics, exhibitions), coordinating internal/external resources, conducting market research and competitive analysis, and maintaining strong client/partner relationships. This role demands a deep understanding of the Western game market, proven negotiation and contract management skills, and a strong network within the industry. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional communication, collaboration, and critical thinking abilities.
Must have:
  • 8+ years game business development experience
  • Strong negotiation & contract management skills
  • Extensive Western market network
  • Deep understanding of Western game market
  • Excellent communication & collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Brand partnership experience
  • Chinese language proficiency

Job Details

Business Unit

TiMi Studio Group is an award-winning game development and operations team that strives to improve global players’ entertainment quality. TiMi is part of Tencent Games and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China with offices in Los Angeles, Montreal, Seattle, Shanghai and Chengdu. It strives to create high quality, high fidelity, highly creative games across a wide variety of genres and multiple platforms.

What the Role Entails

  • Lead business development, negotiations, and contract management for TiMi games in Western markets.

  • Identify and secure strategic brand partnerships to expand game market reach, including FMCG brands, consumer electronics, and exhibitions.

  • Coordinate internal and external resources; conduct market research and competitive analysis to support informed business decisions.

  • Maintain strong relationships with clients and partners to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.

Who We Look For

  • Minimum of 8 Years Experience: Proven track record in game business development, showcasing strong negotiation skills and expertise in contract management

  • Extensive Network: Well-connected within Western markets; experience with brand partnerships is highly preferred

  • Market Insight: Deep understanding of the Western game market landscape and industry trends

  • Skills: Detail-oriented with exceptional communication skills, a collaborative teamwork spirit, and critical thinking capabilities

  • Languages: Fluent communication skill in English is a must, ability to speak Chinese is a plus

Why Join Us?

Join forces with one of the most successful studios in the world, as TiMi expands its efforts to create games that improve global players’ entertainment quality. The award-winning studio has proven itself capable of creating high quality, high fidelity, highly creative games and is looking for ambitious talent to grow its reach to global players!

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.

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About The Company

TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, is a leading global video game development and operation team that strives to improve global players’ entertainment quality. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with North American offices in Los Angeles, Montréal and Seattle, TiMi creates high quality, high fidelity and highly creative games across a wide variety of genres and multiple platforms. Founded in 2008, TiMi has developed a string of hit titles including Honor of Kings, Call of Duty: Mobile and Pokémon UNITE.

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