About the role
Who We Are
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. For more than 25 years, development teams have created critically acclaimed and commercially successful entertainment experiences. The company is committed to creativity, innovation, efficiency, and individual and team development, fostering a culture that is inclusive, diverse, and dynamic.
The Challenge
Reporting to the Director of Business Development, the Business Development Manager will drive revenue growth, manage key partner relationships, and identify strategic opportunities across the global portfolio. The role requires a blend of analytical rigor and strong interpersonal skills to navigate the evolving gaming landscape, manage multiple high-priority projects, and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.
What You'll Take On
- Support the deal lifecycle, including initial outreach, platform alignment, and contract tracking through execution for prospective and existing partner accounts.
- Build robust business cases, ROI projections, and data-driven valuations to vet and greenlight new strategic partnerships.
- Conduct systematic market scouting to discover new platforms, emerging technologies, and untapped distribution channels.
- Provide support to publishing labels, ensuring smooth communication and execution of partner commitments.
- Track and analyze the commercial performance of the released digital portfolio, performing regular health checks to ensure compliance and maximize revenue.
- Partner with internal Legal, Finance, and Product teams to process deals.
- Translate complex financial and operational data into executive-facing presentations and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Serve as a dependable touchpoint for internal business units and publishing labels to streamline initiatives.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Partner Management, or Operations.
- Experience in Gaming, Digital Media, or Entertainment industries is heavily preferred.
- Strong strategic thinking and data analysis skills, with the ability to translate and visualize complex data for all organizational levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience tailoring messages to internal and external stakeholders.
- Basic understanding of commercial contract structures.
- Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Passion for gaming and the interactive entertainment industry is a plus.
What We Offer
- Company Culture: An environment focused on creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity, and philanthropy.
- Growth: Opportunities to work within a global entertainment company, encouraging collaboration and professional development.
- Work-Life Balance: Access to corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
- Benefits:
- Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee stock purchase plan and commuter benefits.
- In-house wellness program.
- Broad learning and development opportunities.
- Charitable giving platform with company match.
- Perks:
- Fitness allowance.
- Employee discount programs.
- Free games and events.
- Stocked pantries.
Compensation
- The pay range for this position in New York is between $103,700 and $153,500 per year.
- Base pay is determined by market location and individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Total compensation may include bonus and/or equity awards in addition to the benefit package.
Additional Requirements
- This position requires physical presence in the office at least 4 days per week under the current hybrid work policy.
- Take-Two does not conduct interviews or make offers via third-party messaging apps (e.g., Telegram, WhatsApp).
- No financial exchanges are required during the recruitment or onboarding process.
- All official communications will come from a take2games.com email domain.