Business Development Manager, Climax Studios
AAA co-development studio
Job no longer available
AAA co-development studio
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create epic, ground breaking titles for VR and next-gen platforms.
Role
Who you are
- To be successful in this role, you will need to have a passion for the gaming world and be an active member of our industry
- 3 or more years' experience selling in the entertainment and/or video games industry
- Strong understanding of game making, market trends, industry dynamics and current industry landscape
- Account Management and Key Account Management skills
- High attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure and to deadlines
- Degree or Master in business, marketing, sales or other videogame related field
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Must be self-motivated and able to operate in a remote environment
- Must be comfortable working and communicating with exec/senior contact levels
- Additional language skills valued
- This role will likely require periodic travel to both client sites and industry events
- There may also be the requirement to spend time with the team at regular gatherings in our UK studios
What the job involves
- This is a full-time role for a Business Development Manager, based in the UK
- . The individual will be responsible for sourcing work for our family of UK based videogame studios
- As part of the Keywords - Create BD Team you will play a defining role in defining Keyword’s excellence in game making while being a responsible, visible, partner in our exciting industry
- Ignite and guide the relationships between our studios and clients. From sourcing, proposal building, and negotiation to issue resolution
- Seek and Maintain relationships with the entire gaming industry
- Find new avenues and opportunities of work for our Create Studios
- Uphold quality in our responses and communications. Own the RFP responses of our studios
- Nurture our existing development relationships
- Communicate effectively and transparency your work with the larger network of people
- Uphold and match the quality of work our studios provide
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Climax Studios is one of the UK's longest-running game developer, with roots going back to 1988. Founded in Portsmouth, the studio has been part of the games industry since before the original PlayStation era and has built a reputation for consistency and creativity. Despite how much the industry has changed, Climax has stayed relevant by evolving with new technology while keeping a strong focus on collaboration and game development expertise.
Today Climax works closely with some of the biggest names in gaming to help build major titles. It offers everything from full game development to co-development, art, and technical support, often working behind the scenes on blockbuster releases. Over the years, it has contributed to well-known games like Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Assassin's Creed Chronicles, and Mafia: Definitive Edition. By partnering with companies like Microsoft, Sony, and Ubisoft, Climax has become a trusted name for delivering high-quality work across both indie and AAA projects.
In 2021, Climax was acquired by Keywords Studios, marking a new chapter for the company. The move brought Climax into a global network of game development services, giving it more scale, resources, and access to major industry partners. Since then, it has continued to grow, including expanding into new locations like Edinburgh and working on increasingly high-profile projects.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Life Insurance
- Dental
- Eye Care
- Employee Assistance
- Income Protection
- Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Flexi Time
- Group Private Medical
- Fully Stocked Fridge
Company HQ
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, UK
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