Biz Dev Lead (m/f/d)

Join Our Adventure!

Codecks is a project & community management platform tailor-made for game developers. Created by some of the minds behind Spec Ops: The Line, Dead Island 2, Curious Expedition 1 & 2 and Mother Machine, we’re bringing innovative ideas to the world of project management tools. Inspired by a playful trading card game metaphor, Codecks is used by hundreds of game studios around the world.

We’re seeking our first dedicated Business Development Lead! If you’re passionate about forging connections, driving growth, and supporting game creators, we want to talk to you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead Our Biz Dev Efforts: Own outbound strategies, actively acquiring new customers and forging strategic partnerships within the games industry.
• Build Partnerships: Identify and cultivate relationships with game studios, publishers, and influential industry players, turning conversations into lasting partnerships.
• Drive Revenue Growth: Proactively initiate sales opportunities to boost our customer base and MRR, collaborating closely with marketing and product.
• Represent Codecks: Represent Codecks at industry events, establishing and nurturing relationships across the gaming community.
• Measure Success: Track and report key metrics and KPIs, continuously refining our approach based on actionable insights.

Who You Are

• Biz Dev Experience: 5+ years in business development or sales, with a strong track record of driving growth, ideally within a B2B SaaS environment.
• Gaming Industry Savvy: Deep understanding or prior experience in the games industry—you’re comfortable speaking the language of game studios.
• Autonomous Leader: You’re self-driven, resourceful, and eager to take ownership of your area with minimal oversight.
• Relationship Builder: Proven ability to establish trust and rapport quickly, facilitating strategic connections and closing deals effectively.
• Analytical Mindset: Comfortable setting clear KPIs, tracking your results, and continuously refining your approach based on data.
• Strong English Fluency: We’re an English-speaking team with customers around the world, so fluency is key.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful Impact: As a key hire in our tight-knit, 3-person startup, your contributions will directly shape our trajectory.
• Stability & Funding: Enjoy the excitement of a startup with the security of stable funding—we’re fully backed by a European grant for the next 2 years.
• Remote-Friendly: Work from anywhere in Europe! While remote work is fully supported, being based near Berlin would be a bonus.
• No-Crunch Culture: We value work-life balance. No crazy hours, no weekend work—just a sustainable, healthy work environment where you can do your best.

Perks & Rewards

• Competitive Salary: Earn a competitive base salary of €55,000–€65,000 annually, plus performance-based bonuses tied directly to achieving growth targets. Bonuses kick in once you surpass our baseline growth goal, with no upper limit—rewarding you generously for exceptional results.
• Future Opportunities: Potential to build out and lead your own business development team as we expand.
• Future Equity: As we grow, we’re setting up equity options for you. You’ll have the chance to share in the success you help create.

Earliest Starting Date: May 1st, 2025

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives will help us build a stronger team.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited about making a meaningful impact and supporting creative teams, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples by emailing us at jobs@codecks.io. Let us know if you have any questions, too. Let’s make great things happen together!