Business Development Manager

Gamebreaking Studios

Business Development Manager at Gamebreaking Studios, focusing on building relationships with studios and publishers. Drive revenue growth across co-development, full game funding, and tools sales.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in business development within the games and entertainment industry, with a strong focus on building relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving revenue growth. Proven ability to develop and present compelling business proposals while effectively managing partnerships and contributing to a positive organizational culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business DevelopmentContract NegotiationGame Industry NetworkDeal ClosingRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Business Development Pipeline ManagementProposal DevelopmentSales Material PresentationRevenue Growth StrategiesMarket Dynamics Understanding

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCuriosityInfluencing SkillsCultural Contribution

Industry Keywords

Games IndustryEntertainment IndustryGame Development CyclesDistribution ModelsPublisher RelationshipsIP Holder Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build relationships with studios and publishers/IP holders that drive revenue growth across our 3 business lines (co-dev, full-dev, and BespokeCI tools)
Regularly attend industry events in/around the SF Bay Area (Monthly-to-weekly) and conferences globally (Quarterly-to-Monthly)
Own our business development pipeline from end-to-end
Negotiate and manage contracts and agreements with clients, partners, and publishers
Develop and present business proposals and other sales materials to potential clients
Build and strengthen relationships with existing partners, while continuously seeking out new potential partnerships.
Build and maintain effective reporting on business development activities and progress
Work directly with our leadership team (founders + directors) to develop our BD strategy
Contribute meaningfully to growing & improving the positive culture at Gamebreaking.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years professional experience in games and entertainment industry
Strong game industry network.
Experience as a founder, business developer, or similar professional with experience closing deals/funding worth at least hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars.
A genuine curiosity and interest in meeting people and understanding their work
Strong understanding of the video game industry, including game development cycles, market dynamics, and distribution models
Comfort working with and influencing founders and senior executives
Proven negotiation skills and experience structuring and closing deals
Strong publisher and IP holder relationships a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Encourage healthy working hours, PTO, and a respect for your time
Foster an environment of equal opportunity, treatment, and inclusion
Create a fun and playful environment that remains professional and respectful
Grow our culture positively and meaningfully through a high level of transparency and thoughtful conversation
Provide opportunities for you to learn and grow