BD Head & Head of Shanghai
TLDR
Lead business development strategy and operations in East China and Shanghai, driving customer growth and forming strategic partnerships within diverse industries.
I. Business Development & Strategy Execution
- Strategy Formulation & Execution: Based on the overall Greater China strategy, develop and implement business development plans targeting East China and key national markets, focusing on high-value clients and key industries to achieve revenue and market share goals.
- Client & Channel Development: Lead the acquisition and maintenance of major clients and strategic partners; build senior-level client relationships; expand diversified business channels and drive cross-regional, cross-business-line collaboration.
- Pipeline Management & Conversion: Lead the team in managing the full lifecycle of potential opportunities (identification, follow-up, negotiation, closing); optimize the sales funnel to improve conversion efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Market Intelligence & Brand Building: Conduct in-depth analysis of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and policy changes to support business decisions; enhance the company's brand presence in East China through industry events and high-level networking.
II. Team Management & Development
- Build and optimize the BD team structure; recruit, train, motivate, and evaluate team members to develop a high-performing, professional sales and business development team.
- Establish standardized business development processes to improve team efficiency and professionalism.
- Foster a results-oriented, collaborative team culture and drive effective cross-functional coordination (e.g., Marketing, Product, and Delivery teams).
III. Government & Institutional Relations
- Government & Institutional Relations: Represent Xsolla in establishing and maintaining relationships with relevant Shanghai government agencies, industry associations, industrial parks, and regulatory bodies; track policy developments and regulatory changes, assess their impact on business in advance, and provide input for company decision-making.
- Serve as the cultural and communications hub of the Shanghai office; facilitate the effective communication and implementation of headquarters' commercial strategies and policies, strengthening team cohesion and sense of belonging.
- Coordinate collaboration between the Shanghai office and regional offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and the global headquarters to ensure smooth information flow and resource alignment.
- Manage external communications and host important visitors; maintain strong relationships with government bodies, industrial parks, partners, and other external organizations.
1. Experience & Background
2. Core Competencies
Xsolla is a global commerce company that empowers game developers by providing tools and services to tackle the complexities of the video game industry. Catering to both indie and AAA developers, Xsolla partners with them to enhance funding, distribution, marketing, and monetization of their games. With a mission to connect opportunities and innovate resources, Xsolla has supported over 1,500 game creators in expanding their reach and growing their businesses worldwide.
- Founded
- Founded 2005
- Employees
- 201-500 employees
- Industry
- Diversified Financial Services