Sr. Manager, Partnership Business Development (Mobile Gaming)

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.$175K — $215K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of gaming industry experience (preferably mobile) in business development or account management
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite for creating presentations and reports
  • Proven track record of managing partner relationships and driving deals from pitch to close
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting various business documents
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Detail-oriented with solid follow-through on projects
  • Self-starter capable of operating independently while keeping leadership informed

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day relationships with game partners as their primary contact at Samsung
  • Lead Quarterly Business Reviews to assess performance and strategize future initiatives
  • Drive scaling initiatives for existing partnerships and negotiate expanded deal terms
  • Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities aligned with strategic priorities
  • Facilitate partnership negotiations from initial outreach to deal closure
  • Coordinate with internal teams to successfully execute deals and onboard new partners
  • Conduct market research on mobile gaming trends and user acquisition spending

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Employee Purchase Program
  • Tuition Assistance after 6 months
  • Paid Time Off and Student Loan Program after 6 months
  • Wellness Incentives
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Samsung is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Gaming Partnership Manager. In this role, you will own and manage relationships with game publishers and developers, lead partnership conversations to scale existing deals, and identify new opportunities to accelerate Samsung's mobile cloud gaming platform growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with gaming industry experience who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and is passionate about the intersection of mobile gaming and user acquisition.

Role and Responsibilities

Partnership Management & Growth
  • Own and manage day-to-day relationships with assigned game partners, serving as their primary point of contact at Samsung
  • Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with existing partners to evaluate performance, identify growth opportunities, and align on strategic priorities
  • Drive scale-up initiatives for existing partnerships - negotiate expanded deal terms and UA investment, and broader platform engagement
  • Proactively identify opportunities to deepen partner engagement and increase revenue contribution from existing portfolio
  • Monitor partnership health metrics and deal milestones to ensure partnerships remain on track and deliver results
  • Prepare and deliver partnership proposals, pitch decks, deal term sheets, and other business documentation


Business Development & Deal Execution
  • Identify, evaluate, and pursue new game partnership opportunities aligned with the team's strategic priorities (mobile cloud gaming, UA-driven partnerships)
  • Lead partnership conversations with prospective partners - from initial outreach and pitching through to deal structuring and closing
  • Prepare and deliver partnership proposals, pitch decks, deal term sheets, and other business documentation
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams (Legal, Finance, Store Operations, Product) to execute deals and onboard new partners
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis on mobile gaming trends, UA spending patterns, and ad network ecosystems


Skills and Qualifications

Required
  • 7+ years of experience in the gaming industry (mobile gaming preferred), in a business development, partnerships, or account management capacity
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) - must be highly skilled in creating polished presentations, data-driven reports, and professional correspondence
  • Proven ability to manage partner relationships independently and drive deal conversations from pitch to close
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft partner-facing emails, internal memos, and executive summaries
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on action items and deliverables
  • Self-starter who can operate independently while keeping leadership informed
Preferred
  • Background in mobile game publishing, gaming platforms, or ad network industry
  • Understanding of the mobile gaming value chain: developers, publishers, ad networks, and platform ecosystems
  • Experience working with global game developers or publishers
  • Familiarity with cloud gaming, game streaming, or platform distribution models
  • Experience conducting QBRs or structured business reviews with external partners
  • Experience with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) in addition to MS Office
  • Fluency in Korean preferred - able to write, speak, and present professionally


Compensation for this role, for candidates based in New York City, NY is expected to be between $175,000 to $215,000. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.

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