Business Developer Manager - Audio
Permanent / Full Time
Japan
Asia
DOE
Marketing
1639536
07-01-2026 04:12 PM
Key Responsabilities
- Sales & Account Growth: Lead business development for voice-over, Foley, and full-service game audio recording. Build and maintain relationships with producers, audio directors, and localization managers across major and indie studios.
- Market Development: Identify new opportunities by tracking emerging trends in game audio, localization, and production pipelines. Expand our client base beyond Japan into key global markets.
- Client Consultation: Conduct detailed discovery sessions to understand project needs, scope recording and post-production requirements, and develop tailored proposals.
- Collaboration: Partner with our audio production, localization, and global BD teams to deliver cohesive client solutions.
- Strategic Planning: Develop go-to-market strategies for new services and technologies. Provide feedback to internal teams to enhance offerings and competitiveness.
- Performance Management: Own your revenue targets, manage forecasting, and maintain an active CRM pipeline.
- 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or production within the audio or entertainment industry (preferably video game audio, post-production, or localization).
- Proven track record of managing client relationships and closing deals in creative or technical service environments.
- Strong understanding of the voice recording pipeline—from casting and recording through editing and delivery.
- Native-level Japanese with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with CRM tools and MS Office/Google Workspace.
- Self-driven, organized, and comfortable managing projects end-to-end.
- Passion for video games and sound design.
- Existing network of contacts among audio directors, localization producers, or game developers in Japan and abroad.
- Business-level English proficiency (TOEIC 750+ or equivalent).
- Experience working in or selling to AAA, AA, or mobile game studios.
- Background in audio production, project management, or post-production coordination.
- Language Requirements: Native-level proficiency in Japanese.
- Annual salary review.
- Eligibility for incentive bonuses.
- Transportation allowance (up to 50,000 yen).
- Business casual dress code.
- Comprehensive social insurance.
- Annual paid leave.
- Access to external welfare services.
- Refresh space with coffee machine and office convenience store.
- Location: Yotsuya, Tokyo, Japan
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