Assistant Indie Game Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description
The Opportunity:
Humble Bundle is seeking an Associate Business Developer / Business Developer entrepreneurial self-starter to join our team. We are seeking someone who is excited to work independently to generate ideas for products and promotions, seeing those concepts through to completion with enthusiasm, drive, and tenacity. In this role, you will initiate and close deals with top video game developers and publishers, bundling best-in-class content into the top-tier promotions that Humble Bundle is famous for.
You will sell your bundles to a growing community of 10 million customers and fans, continuing Humble Bundle's mission to raise money for thousands of worthwhile causes and acting as a force for good in the video game industry.
This role is based in the United States. For applicants around our office locations in Los Angeles or New York, there may be a requirement to work a hybrid schedule. For all others around the US, this position will be remote. This role is full-time, with an expectation to work beyond our standard working hours from time to time to attend industry events and for publisher needs. This role will require travel 1-2 times each year for industry events and conferences. This position involves work with a computer, requiring extended periods of sitting or standing, and regular use of hands and vision. Occasional travel is required, which could include lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Curation: Drive regular promotions from initial concept and developer outreach to the final launch on the site.
• Deal Execution: Secure the best deals for our customers while generating dependable, significant revenue for our business partners.
• Relationship Management: Build strong, friendly, and long-term focused relationships with developer and publisher partners through regular calls, in-person meetings, and industry conventions.
• Market Expertise: Maintain a deep and up-to-date understanding of the global games space, identifying the "latest and greatest" content across indie and AAA sectors.
• Strategic Insight: Find new tactics to build the most appealing products for partners and customers; collaborate with internal teams to implement these ideas.

Job Qualifications:

• 3+ years of sales experience in digital retail or similar field
• 3+ years of business development experience
• Comfort with challenging sales calls and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
• Ability to comfortably work on multiple projects at once, completing them on schedule
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to find solutions to overcome obstacles.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skillsStrong relationship-building skills
• A deep, authentic love for video games and the gaming industry.

About Humble Bundle:
Humble Bundle is part of IGN Entertainment. IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, is one of the world's largest gaming and entertainment media platforms for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comic, and much more. Across its 15 digital properties, IGNE reaches more than 470 million monthly users in 100 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGNE has donated over $270 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Learn more at corp.ign.com.
About Ziff Davis:
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals - Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Our Benefits:
IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.
At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then IGN Entertainment is the place for you.
Compensation Range:
Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The total, maximum salary compensation for this role is $110,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
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