Forward Gaming is a New York based professional esports organization with one of the best teams on Dota 2 competitive scene.

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Lead to drive Forward Gaming partnerships sales, support and develop our partnering campaigns around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic approach to partnerships sales in NA and other regions based on marketplace conditions and trends
• Manage business relationships with current and potential company’s partners
• Develop team’s and players’ partnership/sponsorship packages
• Generate and maintain sales pipeline
• Grow esports market insight to ensure our service standards meet client’s expectations
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in media rights sales, advertising sales or related field
• Extensive track record executing and managing media rights deals with industry partners in the Entertainment industry or similar field
• Proven successful experience working with executive clients and ability to negotiate with senior level partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Outstanding talent for multitasking and ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables at once
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Google Docs and similar platforms
  

Pluses:

• Passion for esports is a solid plus
• Fluency in Russian or Chinese
• Agile/Scrum certificate
  

What we have to offer:

• Opportunity to join a brand-new esports organization and grow your own team
• Competitive salary
• Comfortable office in Downtown Manhattan
  

Interested? Send your resume and cover letter to the email address linked below and mention ‘Business Development Lead’ in the subject.

All candidates should have a legal right to work on the territory of the United States.