Business Development Manager - Media & Entertainment

At Keywords, we are using our passion for storytelling, games, technology and media to create a global services platform for the Video Games and the Media & Entertainment industries.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing, we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients working as their external partner, providing access to our teams of experts where and when needed.

Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www.keywordsstudios.com

People at Keywords are passionate, talented, committed and resourceful. Human talent is our most valuable resource and as a business, we thrive on diversity, celebrate uniqueness and work as teams whether we are physically together in one of our 75+ studios around the world or working together virtually.

Keywords now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager specialized in selling Audio Development Services to be a part of our Global Business Development team. Based in Los Angeles, CA you are going to be a key member of the team, responsible for building and growing Keywords’ relationship with assigned clients, with a specific focus on selling Audio services to Media & Entertainment and video games clients

This exciting role will give the successful individual the opportunity to influence and lead a critical element of our M&E division which comprises our Audio services for Media & Entertainment (dubbing, subtitling, audio description, VO & talent acquisition) and our Audio Development services for games (music, sound & VO), taking us to the next level of our strategic growth plans.

The Business Development Manager will be joining a global team of highly dedicated professionals, which support Keywords’ four divisions as part of a central function. The ideal candidate is an accomplished sales executive with demonstrable success in growing new business for Audio services. Direct experience of Audio services for media & entertainment and / or the video games market is a key requirement. In this role, the primary focus will be on new business generation but some account management of existing and new accounts will be involved as well.

• Work with M&E division and Business Development Representatives to identify new prospective clients for Keywords’ M&E division.
• Develop and execute sales development strategies for these prospective clients.
• Work with the M&E team to qualify leads and manage opportunities throughout their lifecycle.
• Provide customer support, managing client expectations in collaboration with the M&E team.
• Attend qualified trade conferences and provide on stand support where the company is exhibiting.
• Follow the company’s chosen sales methodology and produce all related reports.

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Role Information : EN

Studio : Keywords Studios

Location : United States

Area of Work : Gaming, Media & Entertainment

Service : Audio Development

Employment Type : Permanent

Working Pattern : Full Time, Remote