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Head of Business Development

Hybrid in Helsinki Metropolitan Area +1 +1 location abroad·Added 27 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

Rovio

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Overview

Work mode: Hybrid, Helsinki Metropolitan Area / Barcelona
Contract: Permanent contract
Relocation: A relocation package
English: Required

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in business development, partnerships, or licensing within gaming, entertainment, or tech.
Track record of closing high value agreements through building trust and strong negotiation skills.
Experience in generating leads and managing complex projects and a structured deal pipeline.
Strategic thinking combined with an outcome-focused and resilient approach.
People leadership skills in guiding, supporting, and developing team members.
Strong knowledge of the iOS and Android marketplace and a passion for the mobile gaming sector.
Fluent in English with clear, comfortable communication skills to navigate across different cultures and time zones.

Nice to have

Established relationships with platform owners and major IP licensors.
Experience with PC, console, or cross-platform co-development deals.
Familiarity with the SEGA or Rovio ecosystem or working within a global, multi-region group.
Additional language skills are an advantage.

The role

Are you ready to identify, create and drive business opportunities that strengthen the Angry Birds IP globally and bring joy to millions of fans worldwide? We're looking for a Head of Business Development to lead our growth strategies, build meaningful external partnerships, and expand the reach of our beloved IP!

In this role, you'll build partnership strategies shaping exciting new game deals, seek new collaborations and expand our market reach. You'll collaborate closely with our internal game and transmedia teams, co-development partners, and SEGA colleagues to unlock new revenue opportunities together. You can be located in either Stockholm, Barcelona or Helsinki. For candidates outside of these locations, we also offer relocation support.

What you'll do

Shaping partnership strategies across growth platforms for Rovio like Apple Arcade, Amazon Game Night, Netflix, Epic, Meta and Roblox, and into Console/PC
Securing exciting Angry Birds IP licensing partnerships to expand the reach of our games portfolio and bring Angry Birds to life in other world-class gaming IPs.
Sourcing and negotiating new commercial deals that expand our game portfolio and revenue from growth markets like China.
Tracking market trends to share helpful insights that guide our long-term growth plans.
Prioritizing our deal pipeline with Rovio leadership and Sega colleagues to focus on high-impact projects.
Leading and mentoring a team - one direct report to start and projects crewed by Sega - to foster a supportive and high-performing team.

How you'll work

You'll work in a hybrid setup with two to three days at the office per week. Kindly send us your CV in English. We look forward to speaking to you!

About Rovio

Rovio is a Finnish mobile games company best known for creating the Angry Birds franchise, one of the most downloaded mobile game series of all time. The company develops, publishes, and operates games across mobile platforms, and has expanded into entertainment, licensing, and consumer products around its iconic brands. Rovio operates globally with a significant presence in Europe and Asia, and was acquired by Sega in 2023, becoming part of the Sega group while maintaining its own brand and operations.

In Spain, Rovio has an office in Barcelona, which serves as a key hub for game development and technology roles. The Barcelona studio is part of Rovio's global network, contributing to the company's live games and new projects. Rovio's work culture emphasizes creativity, data-driven decision-making, and a collaborative environment, making it an attractive employer for international game developers, engineers, and designers. The company supports relocation for international hires, offering a dynamic and multicultural workplace in one of Europe's leading tech and gaming cities.

Industry: Gaming
Founded: 2003
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Espoo, Finland
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: rovio.com

Good to know if you are moving

Rovio's Barcelona office is a key development hub, offering opportunities for international game developers and engineers.
As part of Sega, Rovio provides access to a global gaming network and resources, enhancing career growth potential.
The company supports relocation for international hires, with a multicultural work environment in Barcelona.
Rovio is known for its data-driven approach to game development, making it a great place for analytics and engineering talent.
Barcelona offers a vibrant tech and gaming scene, with Rovio being one of the prominent employers in the sector.

In their own words

About the company & team

Rovio is part of the SEGA family and world famous for our flagship IP Angry Birds - want to know more about Rovio as an employer? Click here.

Additional information

We welcome applicants to use the name they want to be addressed by in the application form, regardless of whether it is their legal name.

At Rovio, we are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or conditions in our working environment and job application procedures. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. If you have any questions before applying, please write to us at recruitment@rovio.com.

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