Business Development Manager – Gaming & AI (Korea)

A fast-growing global AI startup developing proprietary AI intelligence solutions purpose-built for the gaming industry. With teams spanning North America, South Asia, Korea and the broader Asia-Pacific region, the company partners with game studios and publishers to help them leverage AI-driven intelligence and deliver measurable business impact across PC and mobile gaming. The company is actively expanding its commercial presence in Korea, one of the world's most dynamic gaming markets.

We are looking for a high-energy, commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead new business development efforts in Korea. This is a highly autonomous individual contributor role in which you will act as one of the key commercial faces of the company in the Korean market — opening doors, building relationships with game studios and publishers, conducting product demonstrations, developing strategic partnerships and closing new business opportunities.

You will own the full sales cycle from prospecting and relationship development through product demonstrations, proposal discussions, negotiations and deal closure. You will also serve as an important bridge between Korean customers, global commercial stakeholders and the product/development organisation, providing market intelligence and customer insights that help refine sales strategy, go-to-market priorities and product direction.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong hunter mentality, experience selling digital or technology solutions, and an existing understanding of — or network within — the Korean gaming and mobile ecosystem. You will represent the company at relevant industry events and networking opportunities when required, and consistently work toward achieving and exceeding agreed sales and business development targets.

• Approximately 3–5 years of experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Strategic Partnerships or a related commercial role

• Native-level Korean and strong professional English communication skills, both written and spoken

• Experience in a client-facing, commercially driven role with exposure to new business development and sales

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, develop opportunities and work toward commercial or revenue targets

• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and deliver compelling product demonstrations or business presentations

• A proactive, hunter-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently in a high-autonomy environment

• Strong interest in technology and AI, with the ability to understand complex products and translate them into clear business value

• Comfortable working in a cross-cultural, international environment

Preferred backgrounds (one or more of the following):

• Gaming industry, including game studios, publishers or gaming technology companies

• Digital marketing agencies, particularly those working with gaming, mobile, technology or digital clients

• Mobile Measurement Partners (MMP) or companies operating within the mobile app ecosystem

• Mobile advertising, AdTech, MarTech or performance marketing companies

• B2B SaaS or technology solution providers selling to gaming, mobile or digital businesses

Standout factors:

• An established network within Korean game publishers, game studios or the broader mobile ecosystem

• Experience selling SaaS, AI, AdTech, MarTech, mobile technology or other digital solutions

• A track record of exceeding sales targets or successfully acquiring new enterprise clients

• Experience working with mobile gaming companies, user acquisition teams, growth teams or digital marketing stakeholders

• Experience working in a fast-moving startup or international business environment

• Experience working across multiple countries or collaborating with global teams

• The opportunity to become a key commercial representative for an innovative AI product in Korea's dynamic gaming market

• A highly autonomous role with significant visibility and direct exposure to senior decision-makers at game studios and publishers

• The opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and gaming — a fast-growing and strategically important space

• Close collaboration with global teams across Korea, North America and South Asia

• A fast-moving startup environment with significant opportunities for career growth and impact