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Job Title: Director of Game Developer Sales

Company Name: Loaded
Job Industry: Mobile Games
Job Type: Full time
WorkPlace Type: On-Site
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Required Candidates: 1 Candidates
Job Description:

Loaded and Open World are market leaders in gaming talent management and strategic brand consultancy – in any of our business endeavors we aim to provide high-value services to support the development, marketing, and growth of the video gaming industry and community.

Over the past 7 years, we have facilitated partnerships with world-leading brands such as Netflix, Universal Music Group, Pepsi, Activision, Amazon, Spotify, Gillette, Google, Journey's, and Adidas to either build or deepen their connection to gamers.

We believe that gaming is one of the great connectors, and the communities that grow here change lives, move the culture forward, and bring tremendous value to the brands, creators, and fans that participate in it.

It's time for our team to grow, and we're looking for creative minds, committed hearts, and forward-thinking humans to join us and make the work we do the most impactful it can be.

If that ignites or intrigues you, keep reading...

Looking for a Director of Game Developer Sales

The Loaded and Open World sales team is in pursuit of a thoughtful and ambitious Director of Game Developer Sales. The ideal candidate is collaborative, strategic, creative, resilient, coachable, and loves the art of selling. They should be well versed in all things gaming and intimately familiar with the game developer and publisher marketing ecosystems, have the ability to convert their existing book of business into revenue driving relationships, and be excited to build a network of new partners.

Reporting to the VP of Game Developer Partnerships, the Director of Game Developer Sales will be responsible for growing the company's commercial book of business through relationships with game developers and the agencies that help bring them to market. On any given day you might…
 

  • Identify and solicit business from inside and outside Loaded and Open World's existing partner networks of game developers and publishers
  • Communicate with potential clients, identify their needs/KPIs, and design a strategy to create partnerships that will satisfy them
  • Collaborate with cross-departmental, internal stakeholders and lead ideation, development, and presentation of forward-thinking sponsorship solutions to brands, generating business for our client roster
  • Work to proactively maintain and grow our existing relationships to drive additional contracted sales, extensions, and renewals
  • Contribute to the overarching sales strategy by proactively identifying opportunities and sharing them with the team
  • Mentor junior team members, consult with peers, and advise leadership as we work to continually improve upon our sales efforts
  • Represent our companies at the relevant industry events, evangelizing our product and service offerings and growing our network and reach
     

Ideally, you have...
 

  • Deep knowledge of the Game Developer/Publisher industry and experience working with or at Game Developer/Publisher(s)
  • 8+ years of influencer marketing, brand advertising, branded content and sponsorship sales
  • A rolodex and network of strong relevant partners that can grow into significant and revenue impacting business relationships
  • A strong command of the sales process and a proven ability to close deals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent multi-tasking, project, and time management skills
  • A demonstrated track record of building and scaling a book of business
  • A consultative, strategic and solutions-oriented approach to sales
  • A strategic, creative, resilient, innovative, collaborative, coachable disposition and a love for the art of selling
  • Experience working across internal and external parties to sell and execute integrated content campaigns
     

You earn bonus points if you have...
 

  • Have a deep knowledge of gaming video content, and adjacent communities
  • Extensive knowledge and experience working in CRM software suites (we use Salesforce, so knowing it is a plus)
     

The most important skill, experience, or value-adds that a candidate can have are passion, enthusiasm, and most importantly, curiosity. Do not let self-doubt, or imposter syndrome, deter you from applying.

Benefits? Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance? Company-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance? 401k plan with 4% company matching? Flexible work schedule? Unlimited PTO? Dog-Friendly Office? Cell Phone, and Internet Service coverage? Team Events, expensable Lunches & Coffee

Loaded Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status

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