Business Development Manager, Keywords Studios
Localization & QA Services
Technical & creative services provider
Open for applications
Technical & creative services provider
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To use the passion for games, technology, and media to create a global services platform for video games.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking experienced Business Development Managers to lead sales efforts for one of our different service lines in 2025
- We are looking for talent with a background selling our services: specializing in QA, Localization, and Audio services), (Marketing Services), (Art and Game Dev) or (Audio) services
- Proven experience selling Globalize, Engage, Create or Media&Entertainement Services in the gaming industry or adjacent
- Success in managing commercial client relationships
- Experience with Language AI or testing automation solutions is essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with central functions, supporting divisional growth
- Experience partnering with Solutions Architecture teams and representing a suite of services
- We're specifically looking for candidates with at least 5 years of strong, proven expertise
What the job involves
- Operating fully remotely from either Europe, North America, or Asia you will be a key player in our Global Business Development team, driving strategic sales initiatives and cultivating strong client relationships
- Your expertise will be essential in expanding our service offerings and fostering long-term business growth
- Collaborate with the Service Line division, Client Partners, and Business Development Representatives to strategically identify and target high-potential clients for Keywords' Localization, QA, and Audio services
- Design and implement advanced sales strategies tailored to prospective clients, driving growth and market expansion
- Partner closely with the Globalize Solutions Architecture team to qualify leads, ensuring alignment with business goals, and expertly manage opportunities throughout the sales lifecycle
- Deliver exceptional client support by proactively managing expectations in partnership with the Globalize Solutions team and Portfolio Directors, ensuring seamless service delivery
- Represent Keywords at key industry trade conferences, providing strategic support and expertise at exhibition stands to drive business visibility and engagement
- Adhere to the company's advanced sales methodology, producing insightful reports and tracking key metrics to inform decision-making
- Support Portfolio Directors and delivery teams in high-level account management, cultivating strong client relationships and contributing to strategic customer review meetings to drive long-term success
- This role offers the opportunity for a Director-level position, depending on your experience
- Take the next step in your sales career and lead the way in gaming innovation!
Our take
Keywords Studios is an international technical service provider to the global video games industry and beyond. The company works as an external development partner for its users, enabling leading content creators and publishers to leverage Keywords' expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing the company enables its clients who are operating in complex and fast-moving environments to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating and monetising the most engaging experiences.
The company has over 70 studios in 26 countries across the globe. Providing integrated art production, engineering, audio services, testing, localization, and player support services in more than 50 languages and 16 game platforms.
With a strong market position, Keywords provides services to nearly all of the prominent gaming companies, including T2, EA, Ubisoft, and Square Enix. Keywords had also been on an acquisition spree, with its total acquisition count sitting at 60 before it was acquired by private equity firm EQT in 2024.
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Company benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- WFH Opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Bonus Schemes
- And More (Varies by Location)
- Paid time off (including sick and select holidays) 🇺🇸
- 401(k) with 3% employer matching 🇺🇸
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) 🇬🇧
- Pension Scheme 🇬🇧
- Tech & Bike Schemes 🇬🇧
Company values
- We are passionate
- We thrive on diversity
- We are resourceful
- We celebrate uniqueness
- We value team-work
Company HQ
Carmanhall And Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland
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Leadership
Bertrand Bodson
(CEO, not founder)Current Non-Executive Director at Tesco and Wolters Kluwer. Co-Founder & former CEO of Bragster.com (Acquired by Guinness World Records). Previous Chief Digital & CMO at Sainsbury's, and Non-Executive Director of Electrocomponents.
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