Business Development Manager

Posted:
9/23/2024, 8:03:00 AM

Location(s):
Cary, North Carolina, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Sales & Account Management

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

SALES AND LICENSING

What We Do

We drive adoption and usage for Unreal Engine and provide our customers with the tools and support to make amazing visual projects in the Unreal Engine.

What You'll Do

Epic Games is seeking a passionate and results-oriented Business Development Manager to join our Unreal Industry Solutions team focused on driving adoption of our RealTime 3D tools and services across the Media & Entertainment, Automotive, Architecture, Simulation, Fashion and Retail (non-games) market verticals in North America. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the adoption and licensing of our industry-leading Real-Time 3D technology, including Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, Sketchfab, and RealityCapture, by building strategic relationships with key decision-makers across the region.

In this role, you will

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to drive revenue growth within the Non-Games market segments in North America by tracking and analyzing sales metrics to measure performance and identify areas of improvement
  • Identify and target high-value prospects across key Non-Games verticals
  • Build strong relationships with key decision-makers, understanding their specific needs and challenges
  • Effectively communicate the value proposition of Epic Games Industry Solutions, highlighting how they can add value across the enterprise in design, content creation, and customer experiences
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitor offerings to negotiate and close deals with clients, ensuring successful onboarding and maximizing customer lifetime value
  • Develop and deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations to showcase the capabilities of Epic Games Creator tools
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, technical support, etc.) to ensure a seamless customer experience

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in b2b software sales, preferably with experience selling digital content creation tools
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to close deals with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and building strong client relationships
  • Deep understanding of the Non-Gaming industries, including their current challenges and opportunities
  • Strong understanding of 3D design, visualization, and virtual production workflows
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
  • Ability to build trust and rapport with clients at all levels
  • Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and provide feedback on contract provisions
  • Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce preferred) and other relevant sales tools is a plus

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

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