Business Development Manager

Strikerz Inc. is a videogame-creating collective and an international gaming brand launched in 2016 by a handful of people involved with online football. Currently, there are 350+ of us spread over 5 regional offices in various locations across Europe or working from home (yes, we love it too). Strikerz Inc. is the force behind the UFL, the ongoing online football videogame revolution. Being fans, we aim at offering our players an unprecedented gaming experience available on all major platforms.

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): UFL
• Genres: Simulation, Sports
• Platforms: Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

We believe a football game should provide reach cultural experience to gamers! With this in mind, we are building UFL as a platform for gamers to engage with the world’s biggest sports & cultural Brands in new and exciting ways.

We are looking for a motivated self-starter to help Strikerz Inc. expand the in-game portfolio of UFL Partner Brands and grow revenue. You will be the igniting force behind resonant partnerships with global powerhouses like adidas & locally relevant Brands.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in setting up UFL Brand Partnerships strategy.

• Seek Brand partnership opportunities across all possible domains: in-game/out-of-game sponsorships, global & local deals, etc.

• Identify key decision-makers on the Brands’ side and establish contacts with them either via direct outreach or in cooperation with agency partners

• Ideate creative ways for Brands to enter into UFL in an authentic and native way

• Collaborate internally with Product, Marketing, Publishing, Legal, Game Design teams to verify your ideas and design bespoke & executable Brand Partnership proposals

• Create & update a top-class sales toolkit for pitch ideas to potential Brand Partners: sales decks, one-pagers, case studies, etc.

• Collaborate with Strikerz Legal Team to ensure all necessary supporting documents are duly drafted and signed: MNDAs, Partnership Agreements, DoVs, etc.

• Take ownership of the internal organizational elements to support Brand Partnerships development: JIRA, Confluence, and other internal communication documents.

• Manage dynamic brand placements in-game.

• Grow & manage the network of Strikerz agency partners.

• Keep up with social media and gaming trends; consume content and think about how it could apply to our Partners.

• Must be open to travel once per quarter.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• An ideal candidate for this position is a self-organized team player, with a proven track record in sales/partnerships. This is a client-facing position, so the ideal candidate should have strong presentation skills, great command of English, and solid business acumen.

• 4+ years experience in B2B sales and/or partnerships. Preferably, in interactive entertainment sphere (experience in football/gaming partnerships will be a strong advantage).

• Proven track record of consistently negotiating & delivering successful deals.

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly & concisely - both verbally & via sales tools (decks, one-pagers, emails).

• Strong command of written and spoken English (native or C1/C2 level).

• Solid understanding of best sales practices & frameworks.

• Vast network of contacts on the Brands’ side will be an advantage.

• Experience with legal paperwork.

• Solid understanding of real-life football and (football) gaming landscape.

• Solid self-organizational skills, collaborative team player.

• Positive attitude, passionate and respectful.

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes.

Why do we enjoy working here?

Why choose us?

Our team unites creative professionals who have great effort to develop a top-quality project for gaming consoles. If you possess experience in game development or are just a gamer to the core, you are welcome to be a part of our international team, where your skills and creativity will be boosted, and the possibility for growth will always be in the game!

What are the conditions and bonuses?

We offer:

• Medical insurance and social benefits;

• Sick-leaves;

• Remote work;

• Referral bonuses;

• Sports compensation;

• Online English classes;

• Co-working compensation.