South Korea Job Openings
Virtuos Games
General Manager, Korea
FULL TIME
August 24, 2024
PLAY, GROW and WIN
To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.
At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.
Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.
At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Having established relationships with most of the leading Korean developers already over the last 14 years, Virtuos would like to open a support studio in Seoul to deepen its ties with clients and offer improved services. The General Manager will have full responsibility for defining the strategy, recruiting his team and delivering profitable growth to the Group while helping Korean developers produce bigger, more profitable games.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic executive who has successfully managed a sales or business development team or a production services business in the games industry and negotiated development, licensing or services deals with major game publishers/developers. A good understanding of game production combined with existing relationships within the gaming community will be highly additive as Virtuos anticipates the General Manager needing to successfully navigate complex sales and decision-making processes.
To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.
At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.
Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.
At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Having established relationships with most of the leading Korean developers already over the last 14 years, Virtuos would like to open a support studio in Seoul to deepen its ties with clients and offer improved services. The General Manager will have full responsibility for defining the strategy, recruiting his team and delivering profitable growth to the Group while helping Korean developers produce bigger, more profitable games.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic executive who has successfully managed a sales or business development team or a production services business in the games industry and negotiated development, licensing or services deals with major game publishers/developers. A good understanding of game production combined with existing relationships within the gaming community will be highly additive as Virtuos anticipates the General Manager needing to successfully navigate complex sales and decision-making processes.
- Establish a support studio with Producers, Designers, Lead Engineer and Lead Artists to handle clients' communication and work closely with clients and Virtuos teams in Asia
- Plan, set directions for and coordinate all Virtuos sales and marketing activities in Korea.
- Identify opportunities in the Korean market, define and advise Management on Strategy, Sales.
- Adjust Virtuos’ positioning to ensure competitivity within the market place.
- Hire the right profiles to set up a studio and help to find Design and creative projects
- 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 and due diligence process.
- 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.
- 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.
South Korea’s gaming industry is one of the largest and most profitable worldwide. Virtuos has a presence in Seoul, South Korea and counts many top industry leaders such as NCSoft as key partners.
- Opportunities to contribute to the biggest Korean and global games
- International mobility
- In-house and external training
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Healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.
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