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Business Development Manager - Japan

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The Business Development Manager will drive growth in Japan by expanding Keywords Studios' market presence, building client relationships, managing strategic deals, and leading a sales team while achieving revenue goals.
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As Business Development Manager for Japan, you’ll drive growth by expanding Keywords Studios’ presence among leading game developers. You’ll build strong relationships, identify new opportunities, and close strategic deals and manage strategic relationships for Keywords game development services. You’ll act as a trusted partner to clients while shaping how we grow in one of the most exciting gaming markets in the world.

日本市場におけるビジネスディベロップメントマネージャーとして、Keywords Studiosのゲーム開発関連サービスの成長を牽引していただきます。国内主要ゲームデベロッパーとの関係構築を通じて新たなビジネスチャンスを創出し、戦略的な提携や契約の推進を行います。日本のゲーム業界というダイナミックな市場で、クライアントの信頼を得ながら、当社の事業拡大をリードしていただくポジションです。

Key Responsibilities

主な業務内容

Sales Execution & Pipeline Growth

●      Drive end-to-end sales from lead generation to contract closure to achieve quarterly, and annual revenue goals.

●      Develop and manage a qualified sales pipeline, balancing studio capacity with deal potential and profitability.

●      Create and execute account plans for key clients to increase market share and strengthen long-term partnerships for the Keywords brand.

●      Represent Keywords services at trade shows and industry events to expand brand visibility and generate leads for your assigned production team.

営業戦略・パイプライン管理

  • リード獲得から契約締結までの営業プロセスを一貫して担当し、四半期および年間の売上目標を達成。
  • 案件の収益性とスタジオのリソースバランスを考慮しながら、質の高い営業パイプラインを構築・管理。
  • 主要クライアントごとのアカウントプランを策定し、シェア拡大と長期的な関係強化を推進。
  • 国内外の業界イベントや展示会でKeywordsブランドを代表し、リード獲得および認知拡大を行う。

Client Relationship Management

●      Build and nurture trusted partnerships with top-tier clients, aligning Keywords’ solutions with their 3-5 year business goals.

●      Collaborate closely with Account Managers/Production to ensure client retention and satisfaction across global territories.

●      Lead quarterly business reviews to identify upselling and cross-sell opportunities generated and sent to the right teams within Keywords.

●      Work cross-functionally with production teams to ensure quality delivery and client success.

クライアントリレーションシップマネジメント

  • トップクラスのクライアントと信頼関係を構築し、Keywordsのソリューションを彼らの中長期的な事業戦略に合わせて提案。
  • グローバルのアカウントマネージャーやプロダクションチームと連携し、クライアント満足度と継続的な取引を確保。
  • 四半期ごとのビジネスレビューを主導し、アップセル・クロスセルの機会を特定して関連部門へ連携。
  • プロダクションチームと連携し、納品品質およびクライアント成功を確実にする。

Market Strategy & Collaboration

●      Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and client feedback to inform business strategy up to the executive team.

●      Partner with Marketing to support targeted campaigns for the Japan market.

市場戦略・コラボレーション

  • 市場動向、競合状況、顧客フィードバックを分析し、経営層への戦略提言を行う。
  • マーケティングチームと連携し、日本市場向けのターゲットキャンペーンを企画・実施。

Reporting & Forecasting

●      Maintain accurate pipeline data and forecast in Pipedrive CRM.

●      Report weekly key wins, challenges, and competitive insights with ideas to overcome any obstacles.

●      Manage operational expenses within budget and contribute to financial reporting accuracy.

レポーティング・予測管理

  • Pipedrive等のCRMを活用し、営業パイプラインと予測データを正確に管理。
  • 主要案件の進捗、課題、競合情報を定期的に報告し、改善提案を実施。
  • 予算内での営業経費管理および財務報告の精度向上に貢献。

People Management & Strategic Leadership

●      Manage, coach, and develop a team of mid-level salespeople and sales operations professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

●      Conduct regular performance reviews and set clear KPIs for team members.

●      Identify and implement professional development opportunities to build future leadership capability within the team.

●      Develop scalable and repeatable sales programs in Japan that align with global growth objectives.

●      Contribute to overall company strategy and serve as a role model for collaboration, integrity, and innovation.

●      Build confidence in the Keywords brand within the Japan market.

チームマネジメント・リーダーシップ

  • 中堅営業担当および営業オペレーション担当のマネジメント・育成を行い、高い成果を出すチーム文化を醸成。
  • 定期的なパフォーマンスレビューを実施し、明確なKPIを設定。
  • チームメンバーのスキル開発および将来のリーダー育成を支援。
  • 日本市場における再現性・拡張性の高い営業プロセスを構築し、グローバルの成長目標に貢献。
  • 協調性・誠実さ・イノベーション精神の模範として、組織全体の戦略に寄与。
  • Keywordsブランドの信頼性を日本市場で高める。

Goals

●      Achieve and exceed revenue targets across all service lines assigned.

●      Build and maintain a robust, high-quality sales pipeline.

●      Increase client retention and increase share of revenue within existing accounts.

●      Provide clear market insights and strategic input to global leadership.

目標・KPI

  • 担当サービスライン全体での売上目標の達成・超過。
  • 強固で質の高い営業パイプラインの構築・維持。
  • 既存アカウントでの収益拡大および顧客維持率の向上。
  • 市場インサイトや戦略的提言をグローバル経営層へ提供。

Requirements

●      10+ years in B2B sales, business development, or account management, ideally in

creative services, tech, and game development.

●      Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.

●      Experience managing client relationships and negotiating multi-stakeholder deals.

●      Understanding the video game production pipeline is a strong plus.

●      Familiarity with CRM tools (Pipedrive, Salesforce) and productivity suites (Google

Workspace, MS Office).

●      Fluent English: Japanese language skills strongly preferred.

●      Strong passion for gaming culture and the interactive entertainment industry.

●      Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

●      Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

求める人物像

  • B2B営業、事業開発、またはアカウントマネジメント経験10年以上(特にクリエイティブサービス、テクノロジー、ゲーム開発業界での経験歓迎)。
  • 売上目標の達成実績をお持ちの方。
  • マルチステークホルダーとの交渉・関係構築経験。
  • ゲーム開発プロセスに関する理解をお持ちの方は尚可。
  • CRM(Pipedrive、Salesforceなど)およびオフィスツール(Google Workspace、MS Office)に精通。
  • 英語ビジネスレベル、日本語ネイティブレベル。
  • ゲームおよびエンターテインメント業界への強い情熱。
  • 国内外の出張に柔軟に対応できる方(最大50%程度)。
  • 学士号または同等の実務経験を有する方。

Benefits

Here are some of the benefits our studios can offer:

    • Competitive salary and benefits
    • Collaborate with industry leaders on AAA titles
    • Professional growth opportunities
    • Flexible work arrangements
    • Fully Remote opportunity
    • Additional perks: IT schemes, pensions, healthcare, social events, and more.

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment: Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Keywords Studios
Location: APAC, Japan
Area of Work: Sales
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Pattern: Remote

Top Skills

Google Workspace
MS Office
Pipedrive
Salesforce

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