Business Development Manager - Gaming

About the role

GoTuff is an immersive gaming experience combining combat arenas, social spaces and virtual destinations. Its Business Development Manager – Gaming drives growth by finding new partnership opportunities, securing commercial deals and expanding GoTuff's presence in the gaming and entertainment ecosystem. The role is full-time, based in Lagos with a hybrid work arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with game publishers, esports organizations, influencers, brands and platform partners.
• Research market trends and develop go-to-market strategies.
• Prepare and deliver pitches, negotiate contracts and track performance against business targets.
• Collaborate with product, marketing and operations teams to shape monetization models, optimize player acquisition and support community-building.
• Represent GoTuff at industry events, networking sessions and online forums to strengthen the brand and find new revenue opportunities.

Required profile

• Strong business development, partnership and account management skills in gaming, digital entertainment or technology.
• Relevant experience (3-5+ years) in business development, sales or partnerships in gaming, media, tech or related fields is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, preferred.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Lagos, manage multiple projects and work with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for gaming and virtual worlds, with openness to learning in a fast-evolving industry.

Required skills

• Market research, competitive analysis and strategic planning.
• Negotiation, deal structuring and contract management.
• Relationship building, stakeholder communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with gaming communities, esports, influencer marketing and digital platforms for player acquisition.
• Data-driven problem solving, interpreting KPIs to refine strategy.