Sony Corporation

Business Development Manager, PlayStation Plus

Sony Corporation$131K — $197K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in consumer tech, focused on business growth strategies.
  • Understanding of commercial subscription and financial models.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong data analysis and quantitative skills.
  • Ability to lead new propositions in a complex global organization.
  • Flexibility in working hours to support global operations.

Responsibilities

  • Support strategic commercial projects from inception to delivery.
  • Analyze industry trends to spot future opportunities and threats.
  • Assess the impact of new initiatives on business goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure buy-in and approval.
  • Drive cultural development within the global Services team.

Benefits

  • Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Matching 401(k) plan.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Employee wellness programs.
  • Employee discounts for Sony products.
Full Job Description
Business Development Manager, PlayStation Plus

Would you like to be part of the team that makes PlayStation Plus the greatest game subscription service in the world? We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join PlayStation's subscription team. We're looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual who will help identify and execute new strategic opportunities to enhance PlayStation's subscription offering.

In this role, you'll develop a deep understanding of the PlayStation business and broader industry trends in order to identify opportunities for new features, functionalities, and partnerships. You will be responsible for recommending enhancements that deliver mutual value for PlayStation, its partners, and its customers. This includes building and evaluating business cases, assessing the potential scale and impact of new initiatives, and determining their ability to support long-term organizational objectives. The Business Development Manager will help define key performance indicators, shape new strategies, and work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful execution through to commercial launch. You'll collaborate with global teams across product, marketing, finance, growth, and experience, while also playing a key role in driving the culture and effectiveness of the wider Services team.

This role requires the ability to manage multiple complex projects with limited guidance, think critically, execute effectively, and approach opportunities with strong commercial acumen. Success in this position also depends on excellent storytelling skills and a proven ability to build strong partnerships across teams and divisions.

What You'll Do
  • Supporting on strategic commercial projects from business case to delivery.
  • Understanding and sharing industry trends helping to identify future opportunities and threats.
  • Understanding impact of new opportunities and how they fit with wider business goals.
  • Work closely with key cross-functional stakeholders to obtain strategic alignment, buy in and approval.
  • Play a key role in driving the culture and development of the global Service's team.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Ability to propose, shape and lead new propositions and strategies throughout a complex, global organization.
  • At least 5 years of experience in consumer tech related industries, executing and delivering on business growth strategies.
  • An understanding of commercial subscription and financial models.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, and a persistent attention to detail.
  • Ability to adapt to a quickly in a dynamic, changing, fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent data analysis and quantitative skills.
  • Flexible approach to working hours to support global business operations.


At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$131,400-$197,200 USD

About Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is a multinational conglomerate that produces a wide range of products and services, including consumer electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony has operations in over 190 countries and employs approximately 111,700 people worldwide. The company's mission is to inspire and fulfill people's curiosity and creativity through the power of technology, entertainment, and innovation.
Learn more about Sony Corporation
Size
111,700 employees
Market Cap
$96 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1,077.4 billion
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$8,527.6 billion
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