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Rushdown Studios · 9 hours ago

Business Development Specialist

Saratoga Springs, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $120K/yr

Rushdown Studios is a co-dev game studio founded by games industry veterans, focused on solving challenges in multiplayer games. They are seeking a Business Development Specialist to build key customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and close deals while maintaining knowledge of market conditions.

GamingSoftwareVideo Games

Responsibilities

Attend industry events, trade shows, and conferences to promote our capabilities and network with key industry friends

Identify and pursue new business opportunities with publishers and developers of all sizes

Draft customized outreach messages across a range of platforms (e.g., email, LinkedIn)

Schedule, coordinate, and participate in introductory calls and proposal meetings

Build a catalog of relevant game studio data points, including those pertaining to team size, platform focus, funding, technology stack (e.g., Unreal, Unity, proprietary engines), and live games

Ensure all leads, activities, and conversations are documented and actionable

Qualification

Business developmentGame development knowledgeIndustry trends understandingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Willingness to embrace ambiguity and proactively solve problems in a fast-paced environment

Understanding of the latest industry trends, including the engagement and behaviors of different player bases

Familiarity with the game development lifecycle and studio structures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to travel as necessary

Outstanding organizational skills and a detail-oriented, self-driven nature -- i.e., you can manage BILLIONS of leads without dropping the ball. (JK, but it's a lot.)

Preferred

Experience with software engineering, including working directly as a developer or working alongside developers to represent their capabilities to external parties

Experience with a co-development studio

Benefits

9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Annual Video Game Budget

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Company

Rushdown Studios

Rushdown Studios creates multiplayer games and offers co-development services for other game studios.

Founded in 2021

Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.rushdownstudio.com

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Kirk Becker

CEO & Founder

Andy Polidore

COO and Co-Founder

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