Global Business Development Manager

Business Development

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in account management and capable of seeing complex operational projects through to completion while maintaining strong professional relationships across the gaming industry.

• Maintain regular communications, business updates, strategic deal-making, collaborative co-marketing and more with established publishing partners across the globe.
• Facilitate the execution of collaborations with publisher partners, moving from initial deal terms through to final implementation.
• Manage internal workflows across event and content teams to ensure all partner deliverables and contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Aid in the administration and tracking of multi-year agreements and regional publisher deals.
• Support global business development efforts by identifying and reaching out to potential commercial opportunities with international platforms, IP holders, and rights distributors.
• Assist senior leadership in the deal making process with prospective strategic partners, including but not limited to game publishers, media rights holders, local governments, licensees and other businesses.
• Create global pitch materials and proposals for Evo and RTS services, tailored for a diverse international audience.
• Support the operational rollout of global licensing expansions and collaborative content programs across the fighting game community.
• Monitor and report on global business development trends, ensuring RTS remains competitive in the international live events and media space.
• Support international operations partners with the execution and delivery of Evo’s global events including but not limited to Evo Japan and Evo Las Vegas.
• Coordinate and facilitate asset management & delivery for internal product, marketing and business teams with game publisher partners.
• Work with internal business affairs, legal & finance teams to streamline procurement, manage international invoicing, and ensure contract compliance.
• Provide data-driven post-event reports to international partners for the brand partnerships team in delivering global sponsorship assets.

Requirements

• Ability to work legally in your current place of residence with the capacity for frequent international travel.
• 5-8 years of experience in account management or business development within the global video game or entertainment industry.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Deep understanding of the global gaming ecosystem, publisher relations, and the international competitive landscape.
• Strong ability to work independently in a remote-first environment across diverse time zones.
• Flexibility to support early morning or late evening meetings as needed for global partner and team alignment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Relations, or a related field.
• Experience working with global publishers such as Capcom, Bandai Namco, Riot Games, or Epic Games or global IP rights holders such as Disney, LEGO or other.
• Demonstrated success navigating cross-cultural dynamics in a professional, global business environment.
• Familiarity with global media rights distribution or international procurement workflows.
• Professional fluency in Japanese (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan available for employee contributions
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous PTO and company-observed holidays
• Remote-first culture

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is remote (United States).