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Business Development Manager - IP Licensing

30+ days ago 2026/11/05
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Job description


RESPONSILIBITIES


Developer & Publisher Development


Identify, qualify, and engage Chinese mobile, PC, and console game developers and publishers as potential IP licensees


Build and maintain a pipeline of active developer and publisher relationships in the Chinese gaming market


Present IP collaboration opportunities tailored to each developer's game genre, audience, and monetization model


Establish and maintain a network of relationships with Chinese film, entertainment, and IP companies, and gain a strong understanding of China’s proprietary IP operations and management mechanisms.


Represent Xsolla Agency at Chinese gaming industry events (ChinaJoy, CGDC, WePlay, etc.)


Deal Structuring & Negotiation


Structure licensing deals including guest appearance integrations, full game licenses, season pass DLC, platform deals


Negotiate MG amounts, royalty rates, revenue share terms, platform scope, and territory rights


Prepare and review term sheets in coordination with legal and finance


Manage deal progress from first contact through to signed contract


Market Intelligence


Track trends in the Chinese gaming market — top-grossing titles, emerging genres, player behavior, and monetization shifts


Maintain Salesforce CRM records for all developer contacts, deal stages, and pipeline values


Provide regular market reports and competitive analysis to the global team


Cross-functional Collaboration


Work closely with the IP sourcing team to match Chinese developer demand with the right IP supply


Coordinate with Xsolla's legal, finance, and product teams on deal approval and contract execution


Support product milestone reviews and launch coordination for live deals




REQUIREMENTS


Experience


3–6 years of business development, partnerships, or licensing experience in the gaming industry


Demonstrated track record of closing deals with game developers or publishers


Prior experience working with IP licensing, branded content, or game collaboration programs is a strong plus


Familiarity with mobile-first game ecosystems (iOS/Android/WeChat Mini Programs) preferred


Skills


Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (native or near-native); business-level English required for internal communication


Strong commercial negotiation skills with experience structuring MG, royalty, and revenue share deals


Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with C-suite and BD executives


Analytical — able to read deal economics, evaluate ROI, and present business cases internally


Proficiency in CRM tools (Jira, Slack, Salesforce preferred) and standard office software


Industry Knowledge


Deep understanding of the Chinese gaming landscape — major publishers (Tencent, NetEase, miHoYo, ByteDance), platforms (TapTap, Bilibili Games, WeGame), and market dynamics


Awareness of IP licensing trends globally including anime, creator/influencer, film & TV, and video game IP


Understanding of game monetization models: F2P, gacha, DLC, battle pass, cosmetics




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