BD Manager, Audio

Are you a client-facing sales professional with deep experience in voice recording and a strong understanding of the games industry?

A leading studio is looking for a skilled sales professional to help expand its presence in the domestic and international video game market. You’ll be responsible for providing high-quality voice recording services to clients across gaming and related industries, managing everything from client engagement to project delivery.

This is a full-time, client-facing role ideal for someone who understands the production pipeline, thrives in a creative and tech-driven environment, and is confident managing complex sales cycles from initial contact through to successful deal closure.

What you’ll be doing

• Conducting market research to track customer trends, competitor activity, and technological advancements in the global voice recording space

• Developing promotional strategies tailored to specific services or client segments

• Identifying and engaging potential customers across gaming and other creative industries

• Leading client meetings to understand service requirements and develop tailored proposals

• Managing proposal activities including presentations, pricing, and final negotiation

• Expanding focus beyond Japanese game studios to international opportunities and adjacent markets

• Collaborating with internal teams (both domestic and global) to shape service offerings based on client needs

• Supporting new business initiatives through feasibility studies, market research, and planning new service launches

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of experience in sales, production, or client-facing roles within the voice recording or audio production industry

• Fluent Japanese communication skills, with the ability to lead projects independently from outreach to deal closure

• Understanding of CRM systems and working knowledge of tools such as Word and Excel

• Strong sense of responsibility and proactiveness in budget and project management

• Passion for games and entertainment content

Preferred qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the games industry or experience selling into entertainment sectors

• Existing network of industry contacts within gaming or media

• Experience leading or coordinating a team

• Business-level English proficiency (TOEIC 750+)

The ideal candidate

• Native-level Japanese speaker with excellent client communication and presentation skills

• Comfortable navigating both creative and technical discussions with clients

• Excited to work in a fast-evolving, creative service environment with a focus on quality and innovation

Does this sound like the role for you? Get in touch with Joe at Skillsearch here: jm@skillsearch.com

Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.