About the role
Role Overview
Scopely is looking for a Sr. Director Business Development to join our Global Publishing team. The Business Development team is responsible for business negotiations, partner management, and new expansion opportunities with our largest IP partners, new distribution platforms (e.g. storefronts, hardware manufacturers, subscription services, etc.), and digital payment partners (e.g. Stripe, Visa).
What You Will Do
Reporting to the SVP Publishing, the Senior Director, Business Development will be responsible for working closely with internal game development teams and key external partners to drive Scopely’s distribution and growth strategy globally.
- Develop key relationships with top IP partners, new distribution platforms, and digital payment vendors in the gaming industry to support and grow the Scopely global business.
- Articulate the Scopely vision and how we can most effectively partner together.
- Create and execute on a global business development strategy that connects to our overall distribution strategy and principles.
- Source and negotiate large complex partnerships that grow Scopely’s overall consumer and commercial presence globally.
- Partner closely with internal teams to ensure the needs of the business are being met in a timely manner.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and an appreciation for the way business is conducted in different parts of the world.
- Keep tabs on industry trends by obsessively analyzing the market, playing all the new releases, and attending industry events and conferences.
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of Business Development / Partnership experience within the digital entertainment industry.
- Experience creating and executing a global business development strategy.
- Ability to identify and negotiate large scale commercial agreements.
- Gaming experience preferred, and particularly free-to-play games.
- Passion & love for video games.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and all levels of management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes.
- Ability to analyze data to make data-driven decisions - skills in Excel and Google Sheets necessary.
- Strong presentation and communication skills - Keynote, Powerpoint, or Google Slides skills required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
Compensation and Benefits
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is:
- $193,000 - $284,000 USD
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for:
- Equity
- Bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Healthcare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Pet insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid Scopely free days
- Unlimited paid time off
About Scopely
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including “MONOPOLY GO!”, “Pokémon GO,” “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, and “Yahtzee® With Buddies.” Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates a diversified portfolio.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. The company is powered by thousands of world-class gamemakers, a tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries. Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications, without discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy.