Suginami City Keywords Studios

Business Development Manager - New Client Acquisition, Keywords Art Studios – Japan

ビジネスデベロップメントマネージャー(新規顧客開拓) - アートスタジオ(日本市場担当)

We are looking for a motivated, results-driven Business Development Manager to actively identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities for Keywords Art Studios within the Japanese market. This role is focused on client acquisition—establishing initial contact, building the pipeline, qualifying leads, and closing new project contracts with publishers, developers, and IP owners who are not currently utilizing Keywords Art services. The candidate must possess fluent Japanese and a high degree of English proficiency, coupled with a deep understanding of the Japanese games industry and Japanese business etiquette. You will be expected to credibly discuss art production services and collaborate with internal stakeholders to define and present tailored solutions. This role is crucial for executing Keywords Art Studios' growth strategy in one of the world's most strategically vital markets.

日本市場におけるKeywordsのアートスタジオ部門の新規ビジネス機会を積極的に発掘し、見込み顧客を開拓し、獲得していただける、意欲的で成果重視のビジネスデベロップメントマネージャーを募集します。

本ポジションは新規顧客獲得に特化しており、初回コンタクトの確立、営業パイプラインの構築、リードの精査、そして現在Keywordsのアートサービスを利用していないパブリッシャー、ディベロッパー、IP所有者との新規プロジェクト契約の締結を担当していただきます。

ビジネスレベルの日本語力および高度な英語力に加え、日本のゲーム業界とビジネス慣習への深い理解が必要です。アート制作サービスについて確かな説明ができ、社内のステークホルダーと協力しながらカスタマイズされたソリューションを定義・提案していただきます。本ポジションは、世界で最も戦略的に重要な市場の一つであるKeywordsのアートスタジオ部門の成長戦略を実行する上で極めて重要な役割です。

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Proactively identify and prospect potential new clients within the Japanese games and entertainment industry that require outsourced art services (Concept Art, 3D Modeling, Animation, UI/UX).
  • Generate a steady pipeline of qualified leads through building relationships and strategic outreach (cold calling, email campaigns, networking, industry events, social media) and market research.
  • Conduct initial meetings and presentations with potential clients to introduce Keywords Art Studios' capabilities and portfolio, acting as the primary representative.
  • Skillfully investigate and question potential clients to uncover their specific and latent art production needs, development roadmaps, and budgetary constraints.
  • Collaborate closely with global Art Production teams (PMs, Art Directors, Leads) in India, China, US, and other locations to craft compelling proposals, Statements of Work (SOWs), and cost estimates for new projects.
  • Lead negotiations to secure new contracts, focusing on achieving optimal terms that satisfy both the client's requirements and Keywords Studios' commercial objectives.
  • Work with Japanese leadership and executives at Keywords Art Studios to create and execute proactive strategies for new client acquisition, actively supporting the overall growth targets.
  • Build the Keywords brand by actively participating in marketing and brand building channels/exercises, particularly those focused on new client outreach (e.g., attending TGS, networking events).
  • Seamlessly transition newly secured clients and initial projects to the dedicated Account Management/Production teams, ensuring a smooth and positive onboarding experience.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all prospecting activities, new opportunities, sales stages, and forecasts using the company's CRM system (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Stay current with industry trends, competitor activities, and new game/IP announcements in Japan to identify strategic acquisition targets.
  • Some local and international travel may be required if necessary to visit clients or accompany client visits to studios in India, China and US.

■業務内容

  • 日本のゲーム・エンターテインメント業界において、アウトソースアートサービス(コンセプトアート、3Dモデリング、アニメーション、UI/UXなど)を必要とする新規顧客候補を積極的に発掘・開拓する
  • 関係構築と戦略的なアウトリーチ(コールドコール、メールキャンペーン、ネットワーキング、業界イベント、ソーシャルメディア)およびマーケットリサーチを通じて、精査された見込み顧客の安定したパイプラインを構築する
  • 見込み顧客との初回ミーティングやプレゼンテーションを実施し、Keywordsのアートスタジオの能力とポートフォリオを紹介する主要な代表として活動する
  • 見込み顧客の具体的および潜在的なアート制作ニーズ、開発ロードマップ、予算制約を発掘するために、巧みな調査と質問を行う
  • インド、中国、米国などに拠点を置くグローバルのアート制作チーム(PM、アートディレクター、リード)と緊密に連携し、新規プロジェクトに対する説得力のある提案書、作業範囲記述書(SOW)、コスト見積もりを作成する
  • 新規契約を獲得するために交渉をリードし、クライアントの要件とKeywords Studiosの商業目標の両方を満たす最適な条件の実現に注力する
  • 日本のリーダーシップチームやKeywordsのアートスタジオの幹部と協力し、新規顧客獲得のための積極的な戦略を策定・実行し、全体的な成長目標を積極的にサポートする
  • マーケティングやブランド構築の活動に積極的に参加し、特に新規顧客アウトリーチに重点を置いた活動(例:東京ゲームショウへの参加、ネットワーキングイベント)を通じてKeywordsブランドを構築する
  • 新規獲得した顧客と初期プロジェクトを、専任のアカウントマネジメント/制作チームにシームレスに引き継ぎ、スムーズで好意的なオンボーディング体験を保証する
  • 会社のCRMシステム(Salesforceなど)を使用して、すべての見込み顧客開拓活動、新規商談、営業ステージ、予測について正確かつ最新の記録を維持する
  • 業界トレンド、競合他社の動向、日本における新しいゲーム/IPの発表について常に最新情報を把握し、戦略的な獲得ターゲットを特定する
  • 必要に応じて、クライアント訪問、またはインド、中国、米国のスタジオへのクライアント訪問への同行のために、国内外への出張が発生する場合がある

Requirements

  • Fluent Japanese and high degree of English language proficiency.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of proven experience in a "hunting" Business Development, Sales, or New Client Acquisition role, preferably within a business-to-business service environment in Japan.
  • Prior experience selling outsourced services, technology, or creative/art services to the video gaming industry is a very strong advantage.
  • Deep understanding of Japanese business culture and the expectations of Japanese clients regarding communication, quality, and delivery schedules.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of an organization.
  • Excellent listening, negotiation, and closing skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to thrive in a highly results-driven environment, with a strong focus on hitting new business targets.
  • A strong knowledge of art production and the tools and pipelines required to deliver projects (Maya, Blender, Unity/Unreal and asset creation workflows) to talk credibly with art decision-makers.
  • Natural relationship builder with integrity, reliability, and maturity.
  • Proven ability to manage a large pipeline of prospective clients simultaneously, while maintaining strict attention to detail and consistent outreach quality.

  • ビジネスレベルの日本語力および高度な英語力

  • 日本におけるBtoBサービス業界での「ハンター型」ビジネスデベロップメント、営業、または新規顧客獲得の役割での実務経験(3〜5年以上)
  • ゲーム業界に対してアウトソースサービス、テクノロジー、またはクリエイティブ/アートサービスの営業経験(強く優遇)
  • 日本のビジネス文化と、日本のクライアントがコミュニケーション、品質、納期に関して期待する事項への深い理解
  • 組織の全階層に対して、説得力を持って効果的にコミュニケーション、プレゼンテーション、影響を与える能力の実績
  • 優れた傾聴力、交渉力、クロージング能力
  • 自己主導的で、成果を非常に重視する環境で活躍でき、新規ビジネス目標の達成に強くコミットできる方
  • アート制作に関する確かな知識と、プロジェクト遂行に必要なツールおよびパイプラインに関する知識(Maya、Blender、Unity/Unreal、アセット制作ワークフロー)を持ち、アート分野の意思決定者と確かな対話ができる方
  • 誠実さ、信頼性、成熟度を備えた、生まれながらのリレーションビルダー
  • 多数の見込み顧客パイプラインを同時に管理し、細部にまで厳格に注意を払い、一貫したアウトリーチの質を維持する能力の実績

Benefits

  • Competitive Market Rate Remuneration
  • Genuine flexible working – One or two days in studio.
  • Opportunity to work with our regional APAC partners, opening up to global opportunities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity.

■当社が提供するもの

  • ゲームアートサービスにおいて世界的に高い評価を受けるグローバルリーダーを代表する機会
  • 成果に基づくインセンティブを含む競争力のある報酬パッケージ
  • 日本で最大手かつ最もエキサイティングなゲーム開発企業と協働する機会
  • 協力的で成長志向のグローバルな企業文化

Role Information: EN/JP

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Asia Pacific, Japan, Tokyo

Area of Work: Business Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Remote



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