Description :
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Job Category: Business Development
Product: Games
Date Posted: 06/23/2008
Job Code: 235371
Location: WA - Redmond
Travel Required:
Interested in signing the next Mass Effect, Scene-It?, or Project Gotham Racing deal? Then, come join the Microsoft Game Studios (MGS) Business Development Team. Our mission is to source independent game developers capable of creating the next blockbuster 1st party franchises for our Xbox 360 and Windows platforms. Your goal will be to identify potential content partners and game concepts that fit into our portfolio strategy. You will join a team of diverse, dedicated and fun business development experts to significantly contribute to the future of MGS portfolio and success.
You will be responsible for driving the complete evaluation process: including, filtering game concept submissions, organizing pitch meetings, coordinating due diligence trips, driving internal approval meetings with senior management, as well as, successfully negotiating double-digit million dollar deal terms and driving contract execution. You will be working with the Publishing Studio's Functional Leads to drive the evaluation process, Finance and Marketing to create the P&Ls, and Legal to negotiate the contracts. As one of the primary representatives for Microsoft in the gaming industry, you will build relationships with development studios around the world and work diligently to maintain MGSs positive reputation so that we continue to attract top-tier developers.
We are looking for an individual that is VERY passionate and knowledgeable about games, has strong communication, inter-personal, and negotiation skills; is a self-starter, and is extremely driven to results. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of business development experience in the game industry, as well as, an MBA. If you believe that you have what it takes, please send a brief description of why you would be the right candidate for this role, along with your resume.