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Get Access To All JobsAt Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. Our aim is to become the “go to” provider of technical services.
We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences.
Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way.
Keywords Studios is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to accelerate the growth of our Engage service line across North America. Reporting to the Head of BD, you will be responsible for identifying, prospecting, and closing high-value creative and marketing partnerships with major Sports clients, including professional leagues, franchises, sports broadcasters, and global athletic brands.
The ideal candidate possesses a deep network within the Sports industry and an expert ability to articulate our "Engage" value proposition: delivering world-class creative marketing, social strategy, and fan engagement solutions through our integrated global network of specialized agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Revenue Generation: Drive new business growth by identifying and securing multi-service creative and marketing contracts within the Sports sector.
- Strategic Prospecting: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of Tier-1 clients, focusing on marketing and digital / social directors within major sports leagues (e.g., NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS), international federations, athletes and sports-centric streaming platforms.
- Solution Selling: Articulate the full suite of "Engage" services—including Creative Production (hype reels, broadcast graphics, digital content), Social & Influencer Marketing, PR & Outreach, and Strategy & Insight.
- Pitch Leadership: Lead the end-to-end sales process, from initial outreach and chemistry meetings to complex RFP responses and final contract negotiations.
- Integrated Collaboration: Work closely with our internal network of specialized service providers to craft bespoke, integrated solutions for global sports brands and organizations.
- Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends in digital sports marketing, fan monetization, and athlete-led content to position Keywords as an innovative, essential partner.
- CRM Management: Maintain meticulous records of sales activity and forecasting within Salesforce to ensure transparency across the global BD team.
Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years of proven success in business development or senior account management within the Sports, Esports, or Sports-focused Creative Agency sectors.
- Industry Network: A strong existing portfolio of contacts within North American sports leagues, teams, athletes and sports-media marketing departments.
- Service Expertise: Deep understanding of the sports creative production lifecycle, fan-base social ecosystems, and the athlete-influencer landscape.
- Social Media: Strong understanding of social media and influencer marketing, ROI and metrics is required.
- Communication: Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills; ability to "sell the dream" while remaining grounded in technical feasibility.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding multi-million dollar annual sales targets.
- Autonomy: A self-starter capable of operating effectively in a remote/hybrid environment across North American time zones.
- Availability: Willingness to travel frequently for client meetings, major sporting events, and internal site visits.
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $100,000+ with bonus opportunity depending on experience.
Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace, which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Please be advised that Keywords Studios does not consider unsolicited resumes, or any form of contact initiated by unauthorized third parties, including recruitment or placement agencies, unless a pre-existing, valid agreement is in place. Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be compensated by Keywords Studios.
Privacy Notice
By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice.
Keywords Studios is committed to fair and ethical hiring practices. We expect candidates to conduct themselves with honesty and to participate in all applications and interviews independently, presenting their own knowledge and experience. Candidates should refrain from using AI assistance or third-party tools or services that could influence, capture, or otherwise interfere with the authenticity of the assessment process.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify. Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.
LOCATION
Location: Americas, United States, Los Angeles
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
WORKING PATTERN
Working Pattern: Hybrid
At Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. Our aim is to become the “go to” provider of technical services.
We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences.
Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way.
Keywords Studios is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to accelerate the growth of our Engage service line across North America. Reporting to the Head of BD, you will be responsible for identifying, prospecting, and closing high-value creative and marketing partnerships with major Sports clients, including professional leagues, franchises, sports broadcasters, and global athletic brands.
The ideal candidate possesses a deep network within the Sports industry and an expert ability to articulate our "Engage" value proposition: delivering world-class creative marketing, social strategy, and fan engagement solutions through our integrated global network of specialized agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Revenue Generation: Drive new business growth by identifying and securing multi-service creative and marketing contracts within the Sports sector.
- Strategic Prospecting: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of Tier-1 clients, focusing on marketing and digital / social directors within major sports leagues (e.g., NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS), international federations, athletes and sports-centric streaming platforms.
- Solution Selling: Articulate the full suite of "Engage" services—including Creative Production (hype reels, broadcast graphics, digital content), Social & Influencer Marketing, PR & Outreach, and Strategy & Insight.
- Pitch Leadership: Lead the end-to-end sales process, from initial outreach and chemistry meetings to complex RFP responses and final contract negotiations.
- Integrated Collaboration: Work closely with our internal network of specialized service providers to craft bespoke, integrated solutions for global sports brands and organizations.
- Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends in digital sports marketing, fan monetization, and athlete-led content to position Keywords as an innovative, essential partner.
- CRM Management: Maintain meticulous records of sales activity and forecasting within Salesforce to ensure transparency across the global BD team.
Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years of proven success in business development or senior account management within the Sports, Esports, or Sports-focused Creative Agency sectors.
- Industry Network: A strong existing portfolio of contacts within North American sports leagues, teams, athletes and sports-media marketing departments.
- Service Expertise: Deep understanding of the sports creative production lifecycle, fan-base social ecosystems, and the athlete-influencer landscape.
- Social Media: Strong understanding of social media and influencer marketing, ROI and metrics is required.
- Communication: Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills; ability to "sell the dream" while remaining grounded in technical feasibility.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding multi-million dollar annual sales targets.
- Autonomy: A self-starter capable of operating effectively in a remote/hybrid environment across North American time zones.
- Availability: Willingness to travel frequently for client meetings, major sporting events, and internal site visits.
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $100,000+ with bonus opportunity depending on experience.
Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace, which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Please be advised that Keywords Studios does not consider unsolicited resumes, or any form of contact initiated by unauthorized third parties, including recruitment or placement agencies, unless a pre-existing, valid agreement is in place. Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be compensated by Keywords Studios.
Privacy Notice
By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice.
Keywords Studios is committed to fair and ethical hiring practices. We expect candidates to conduct themselves with honesty and to participate in all applications and interviews independently, presenting their own knowledge and experience. Candidates should refrain from using AI assistance or third-party tools or services that could influence, capture, or otherwise interfere with the authenticity of the assessment process.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify. Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.
LOCATION
Location: Americas, United States, Los Angeles
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
WORKING PATTERN
Working Pattern: Hybrid
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Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree satisfies the E-3 visa specialty occupation requirement. Make sure your resume translates revenue figures to USD and clarifies that your qualification is equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, since hiring managers often don't know this.
Target companies with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for Business Development Manager LCA filings. Employers who've filed before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer when legal paperwork begins.
Address sponsorship early in the interview process
Raise the E-3 during your second interview, not after the offer. Explain that the E-3 requires no lottery and carries minimal employer cost compared to H-1B visa. Most rejections happen because employers assume sponsorship is complex before anyone corrects that assumption.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation criteria
The E-3 requires that the position normally demands a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Generic BD roles described as requiring 'any degree' can fail this test. Ask the hiring manager to confirm the job description specifies a business, marketing, or related field requirement before you proceed.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, and sequencing these steps correctly avoids costly delays.
Plan your consulate appointment around your start date
E-3 consulate appointments at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth typically have different wait times. Book your appointment immediately after the LCA is certified, not after your I-129 is approved, since the consulate processes E-3 applications directly without requiring a separate USCIS petition.
E-3 Visa Business Development Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Business Development Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Business Development Manager roles at employers who sponsor the E-3 visa, so you're not sorting through listings that will never lead to sponsorship. Filtering by E-3 history saves significant time and connects you with hiring managers who already understand the process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Business Development Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, marketing, international business, or a related discipline. The role must be defined that way in the actual job description. Titles like 'Business Development Manager' that list 'any degree accepted' can fail the specialty occupation test, so review the posting carefully before applying.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Business Development Manager roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so you can start the sponsorship process any time of year. H-1B registrations open once per year in March and selection is random. For Business Development Manager roles, which are high-demand and competitive to place in H-1B, the E-3's year-round availability is a significant practical advantage for both you and your employer.
Can I change employers or get promoted while on an E-3?
You can change employers, but the new employer must file a new LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if yours was issued for the previous employer. A promotion within the same company to a substantially different role also requires a new LCA. Plan for a gap of several weeks between accepting a new offer and starting, to allow time for LCA certification and consulate scheduling.