We're DDB FTW, the first global specialized esports & gaming agency, and we're looking for a self-starter with a passion for winning new business. As Network Business Development Director, you will aggressively identify and grow revenue opportunities in every region around the world, for the best creative agencies in the world.
As the driving force behind our global initiative, our network agencies will be relying on you to deliver three areas of growth: partnerships, new clients, and new business model creation. You will build and foster relationships with the leading gaming and esports companies, land new business leads for our network agencies, and last but not least use your entrepreneurial talent to identify new opportunities in the gaming sector.
This is a demanding and highly rewarding role, requiring you to meet the challenge of harnessing the next explosive wave of growth for DDB, and we can't wait to meet you!
Skills
- passion for and deep knowledge of the world of esports & gaming
- orientation and valuable contacts in the industry a definite plus
- proven track record of winning new business
- business development & negotiation skills
- project & team management experience on a senior level
- brand strategy and creative process understanding
- innovative & disruptive thinking
Company Description
The first specialized network agency of its kind, DDB FTW provides global and regional esports and gaming solutions to current clients and new partners. The launch of the agency recognizes the importance of the category as a channel to reach the 3 billion people who identify as gamers. It is part of the DDB Worldwide network.
DDB Worldwide is one of the world's largest and most influential advertising and marketing networks. DDB has been named Agency of the Year numerous times by the Cannes International Festival of Creativity and many other of the industry's leading advertising publications and awards shows. The agency's clients include Mars, McDonald's, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever and Volkswagen among others.
Founded in 1949, DDB is part of the Omnicom Group (NYSE) and consists of more than 200 offices in over 90 countries with its flagship office in New York, NY.
