Director of Business Development
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Business Development in France, United Kingdom, United States, Finland, and Germany.
This Director of Business Development will drive high-impact strategic initiatives across global markets, shaping partnerships and corporate growth opportunities. You will identify and secure collaborations with leading studios and organizations, structure complex deals, and support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments. The role combines relationship-building, financial acumen, and market insight to accelerate growth while positioning the company as a top-tier partner within the gaming ecosystem. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, influence high-level decisions, and operate in a fast-paced, international environment where your initiatives directly shape business outcomes. Ideal candidates are strategic, analytical, and entrepreneurial, with a strong track record of closing high-value deals.
Accountabilities
- Identify, build, and maintain strategic partnerships with top studios, platforms, and industry stakeholders worldwide.
- Structure and negotiate complex deals, including co-development, publishing, revenue-sharing, joint IP creation, and investment arrangements.
- Source, evaluate, and execute mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic investment opportunities.
- Develop financial models, market maps, and competitive analyses to support executive and Board-level decisions.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and private deal rooms, enhancing market positioning.
- Track and analyze industry trends to inform strategy and anticipate shifts in gaming, adtech, and entertainment.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Data, Finance, Marketing) to identify capability gaps and acquisition targets.
- 8–12 years of experience in business development, corporate development, venture capital, private equity, or investment banking, preferably in gaming, entertainment, or technology.
- Proven ability to originate, structure, and close high-value deals.
- Deep network in the gaming industry, including studios, publishers, investors, and platform partners.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in P&L models, valuations, and incentive alignment.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build long-term trust and influence stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, creative, and results-driven.
- Experience with sourcing/executing M&A or strategic investments in gaming or adjacent industries.
- Comfortable working in a high-stakes, fast-moving, and international environment.
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based upside and potential equity.
- Comprehensive benefits (location-dependent), including health insurance, meal vouchers, public transport, gym memberships, and more.
- Flexible remote work arrangements with support for home office setup.
- Access to coworking spaces across Europe, including WeWork offices and perks.
- Global team collaboration with top talent from 35+ countries.
- Opportunities for professional growth, performance reviews, and development goals.
- Occasional team gatherings and off-site retreats to foster connection and celebrate achievements.
Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
Thank you for your interest!
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