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!" and "Pokémon GO," along with "Stumble Guys," "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "MARVEL Strike Force," "WWE Champions," the Scrabble® franchise, "Yahtzee® With Buddies," and many others.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the SVP Publishing, work 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.
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.
Keep tabs on industry trends by obsessively analyzing the market, playing all the new releases, and attending industry events and conferences.
Requirements
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
Conditions
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, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off.