Business Development Manager

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Award-winning TiMi Studio Group seeks a Business Development Manager in Bellevue, WA, US or Los Angeles, CA, US or Palo Alto, CA, US. TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, is passionate about creating compelling worlds for players to explore for years to come. Are you someone who loves participating in building new worlds, understands what captivates audiences, and cares deeply about gaming as a medium?

Are you ready to channel your passion and energy into creating expansive open world games for global audiences? Then, come join us in our ambitious endeavor.

• Identify new partners and business opportunities in global markets; be well‑versed in market trends and notable industry events, and share insights with internal teams.
• Maintain and grow strategic partner relationships; nurture and drive partnerships (e.g., major IPs, brands) and lead end‑to‑end deal execution from sourcing and negotiation to signing and delivery.
• Serve as the liaison between partners and internal teams to ensure smooth execution, clear accountability, and measurable results.

• 7–10+ years in Business Development in gaming or adjacent entertainment/interactive media industry. Well‑established network with overseas IP holders, brand licensors, agencies, and platform partners; proven ability to access senior decision‑makers.
• Cross‑cultural fluency (Chinese speaking preferred); proven track record of leading negotiations and closing IP/brand partnerships in global markets, including ownership of term sheets and delivery through launch.
• Strong ownership mindset and problem‑solving abilities. Able to manage multiple work streams in a fast‑paced environment with prioritisation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross‑team collaboration; capable of aligning multiple internal and external teams across time zones, setting milestones, and ensuring projects ship on time and at quality.

The expected base pay range for this position in the listed locations is $ to $ per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign‑on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan, up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on tenure), up to 13 days of holidays, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.

Benefits may be adjusted to reflect location, employment status, duration, and position level, and may be pro‑rated for those who start during the calendar year.

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Business Development

Computer Games