The Business Development Director will lead efforts in Japan to enhance business presence, develop partnerships, and manage accounts within the gaming industry.
PLAY, GROW and WIN
To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.
At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.
Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.
At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Business Development Director will lead business development and account management activities in Japan to develop a solid long-term presence, generating increased awareness and development partnerships. Their goal will be coordinating a team to expand Virtuos’ existing network to span all major game studios, generating leads and sourcing potential deals, and ensuring delivery of support services across both Art and Game divisions.
Responsibilities- Direct Japan strategy and business development efforts.
- Evaluate business opportunities in cooperation with Virtuos’ production department, assisting in formulating proposals, then negotiating and closing contracts.
- Ensure delivery of services by holding regular calls and meetings with partners to monitor satisfaction and anticipate additional/future support needs.
- Represent Virtuos and build market awareness by regularly representing the company at key industry events and visiting partners.
- Work closely with and advise the MD North Asia on business strategy for Japan market development.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or arts & science, MBA/MFA is a plus.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the media or digital entertainment sector.
- Ability to define a business development strategy and drive results by developing networks and empowering teams.
- Driven by success, has an outstanding track record and demonstrated ability to deliver results.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to present on technical topics in front of diverse audiences.
- A self-motivated and responsible individual, as demonstrated by past achievements in previous jobs.
- Passionate about the media and entertainment sector, with knowledge of video games and motivated to make a difference in a dynamic and fast-growing company.
- Ability to work independently with strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Strong level of persistence in highly adverse and complex situations.
- Ability to travel (25%-30%)
Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.
About Our Team Virtuos Tokyo was launched in 2023, 14 years after we first set foot in Japan, to strengthen our partnerships with Japanese game companies. Our key clients include Square Enix, whom we’ve worked with on titles such as Final Fantasy X/X-2, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age and, NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition. We are excited to bring creative and technical game services, as well as global perspectives on game creation to our Japanese partners, and help take their games and businesses worldwide.
About the Team • Opportunities to contribute to the biggest Japanese and global games
• International mobility
• In-house and external training
• Healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.
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