International Category Director New Games (m/f/d)
Ravensburg or Seattle

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• Lead and manage teams across the USA, Germany and Sweden.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans, including forecasting and market analysis, to ensure the long-term success of game products.
• Drive business development efforts, identifying potential new games and target audiences, and deciding which games to develop or acquire.
• Build and maintain a strong network with game developers, inventors, and  external studios, ensuring a balanced portfolio of in-house and externally developed games.
• Take full commercial responsibility for the product portfolio, creating and presenting new game line-ups to our sales teams.
• Evaluate game concepts and determine their commercial viability based on market knowledge and experience.
• Ensure the development of products that align with current trends while also predicting and capitalizing on future market trends.
• Promote the development of product brands, ensuring they resonate with international audiences.

• Extensive international experience and a well-established global network, particularly in the games industry. 
• Experience in leading and connecting with the creative (games) community, certain level of understanding and ability to assess creative concepts. 
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Deep expertise in game development, distribution, and marketing, with a strong track record of successful game launches.
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen, including experience in creating business plans and conducting market forecasting.
• Strong connections within the international games industry, particularly with game inventors and developers.
• The ability to assess the commercial potential of game concepts and identify winning products.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to run a business unit, balancing creativity with commercial objectives.
• Familiarity with licensing processes and managing relationships with licensors. 
• Ability to foresee and capitalize on emerging trends in the games industry.

You can apply also by emailing me: simone.peckhaus@ravensburger.com