Hybrid General Manager

at Virtuos

• Job title: General Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tokyo, Japan

About the role

• General Manager establishing strategy and managing sales for Virtuos in Tokyo. Building key relationships with developers and coordinating marketing activities in Japan.

Responsibilities

• Hire the right profiles to grow the studio and help to find Design and creative projects.
• Manage relationships with key developers and publishers in Japan.
• Plan, set directions for and coordinate Virtuos sales and marketing activities in Japan.
• Identify opportunities in the Japanese market, define and advise Management on Strategy, Sales.
• Adjust Virtuos’ positioning to ensure competitivity within the market place.
• Articulate Virtuos’ value proposition to clients based on a good understanding of game development processes and common production issues.
• Evaluate opportunities in cooperation with Studios, formulate proposals and negotiate. Handle clients’ on-site visits.
• Ensure after-sales coordination: hold regular calls or meetings with clients to monitor satisfaction and anticipate their needs.
• Represent Virtuos: build market awareness by representing Virtuos at key industry events.

Requirements

• Substantial experience in a sales role in the gaming industry (8+Y) or experience as a Producer.
• Existing network in the gaming and digital entertainment industry.
• Passion for gaming and digital culture with good understanding of game production process and challenges.
• Experience determining customer requirements and pitching complex solutions.
• Excellent presentation, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Decision-maker able to work independently and self-driven.
• University Bachelor Degree or above, fluent in English.