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Full-Time

Senior/Business Development Manager

Art & Co-Dev

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PTW

PTW

1,001-5,000 employees

Gaming and technology service provider

Data & Analytics
Gaming

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA + 1 more

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • 3-5 years experience in business development (Art and or Co-Dev).
  • Business development experience within the games industry is essential for this role.
  • An existing network of publisher and developer contacts within the games industry.
  • Proven track record of exceeding targets through building strong client relationships and/or significant experience of selling services within the games industry.
  • Significant experience with successful dealmaking in the games industry to meet revenue targets.
  • Deep knowledge of game production pipelines for the art and development verticals.
  • Previous experience of selling Art Outsourcing and/or Co-development deals.
  • Proven track record of exceeding targets through building relationships.
  • Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to forecast opportunities, must be self-motivated.
  • An organized individual with a passion for gaming and experience of CRM tools.
  • The ability to influence and drive results in a complex business environment, including the ability to communicate and influence all levels from senior executives to working groups and all functions.
Responsibilities
  • Execute business negotiations and contract process; collaborate with functional teams across different countries to achieve success.
  • Identify and execute IP, game development and Art outsourcing opportunities that are aligned with company goals.
  • Generating new business within the games services market, exclusively for Art and Co-Dev deals.
  • Presenting PTW/1518 services in line with briefs and attending client meetings, presentations, trade shows, etc.
  • Demonstrating at all times, expert experience in game development and art production outsourcing business development.
  • Familiar with game development companies and has good relationship within the industry across the USA or Canada.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Creating effective solutioning which matches back to client requirements.
  • Organically generating leads through existing networks or industry knowledge and research.
  • Executing content-lead campaigns as part of the wider sales strategy.
  • Working with Delivery and several support teams to maximize time spent engaging with clients.
  • Closing inbound leads.

PTW provides a range of services for the gaming and technology sectors, including co-development, live operations, localization, and quality assurance. Their localization service adapts game content for different languages and cultures, while their testing services ensure games are engaging and free of bugs. PTW also offers audio production through its subsidiary, SIDE, which specializes in voice casting and direction. The company aims to deliver high-quality, tailored solutions that help clients achieve their goals efficiently.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Larkspur, California

Founded

1994

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of Vibe Avenue expands PTW's talent pool and service offerings, potentially leading to new business opportunities and market expansion.
  • PTW's RESOLVE platform can significantly improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, making it an attractive feature for game developers.
  • PTW's global presence and diverse service portfolio offer employees opportunities for career growth and cross-functional experience.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the gaming services industry requires PTW to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Integration challenges with newly acquired companies like Vibe Avenue could disrupt operations and delay service enhancements.

What makes PTW unique

  • PTW's comprehensive localization services, backed by native linguistic experts, ensure culturally resonant game content, setting them apart from competitors who may not offer such tailored solutions.
  • The acquisition of Vibe Avenue enhances PTW's already robust audio production capabilities, making them a one-stop-shop for high-quality sound design and music composition.
  • PTW's innovative neural machine translation service, RESOLVE, addresses player support challenges with scalable, cost-efficient solutions, distinguishing them from traditional support models.