Business Development Manager - Audio

About this task

Role: Drive growth for the Game Audio division in Japan, expanding partnerships and revenue for voice-over, dialogue recording, and Foley production services across console, PC, and mobile game developers.

Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Identify new opportunities by tracking trends in game audio, localization, and production pipelines.
- Expand the client base beyond Japan into key global markets.
- Conduct discovery sessions to understand project needs, scope recording and post-production requirements, and develop tailored proposals.
- Partner with audio production, localization, and global business development teams to deliver client solutions.
- Develop go-to-market strategies for new services and technologies.
- Own revenue targets, manage forecasting, and maintain an active CRM pipeline.

Requirements:
- 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.

Preferred:
- Existing network 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.

Work arrangement: Hybrid. Employment type: Full time.