Posted 13 months ago
Business Development Manager
@ Shockbyte
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Shockbyte, a large game server hosting company, is hiring a Business Development Manager to lead its B2B expansion. The role builds partnerships with game studios, drives adoption of its orchestration platform, and represents the company at global gaming events. The posting states a hybrid arrangement with flexible hours.
Responsibilities:
- Build and manage the game studio sales pipeline
- Secure exclusive POGS partnerships
- Drive adoption of Shockbyte for Game Studios
- Attend global gaming events and run demos
- Manage contracts with studios and partners
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business or related field, or equivalent experience
- Proven business development or sales experience, ideally in gaming or technology
- Familiarity with the gaming industry and events such as GDC or Gamescom
- Skilled in presentations, demos and closing deals
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business development |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Marketing, Business |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Shockbyte
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Full company description
Shockbyte is a game server provider, launched with intentions of providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible price. We're a registered business in Australia and have been providing our services since March 2013, making us one of the longest running Minecraft hosts. Our team is comprised of experienced and dedicated, gamers and developers who've been working in the hosting industry for multiple years. Shockbyte aims to provide an amazing user experience and the best service possible. This is why we use some of the best hardware available and have our staff team spread across 3 continents in order to provide 24 hour support to all clients. With our 24-hour money back guarantee, you've got nothing to lose! So what are you waiting for?
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,615
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 35
- Reported office locations
- Collins St, Docklands, Victoria 3008, AU
- Other recorded names
- Shockbyte
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Shockbyte is a game server provider, launched with intentions of providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible price. We're a registered business in Australia and have been providing our services since March 2013, making us one of the longest running Minecraft hosts. Our team is comprised of experienced and dedicated, gamers and developers who've been working in the hosting industry for multiple…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Networking Products |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Docklands, Victoria |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2013 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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About Shockbyte
Have you ever jumped into a Minecraft world, battled in ARK, or built in Rust? Chances are, you’ve already played on a Shockbyte server. With 60+ games supported and hundreds of thousands of players worldwide, we’re one of the largest game server hosting companies on the planet.
We’re not just building servers — we’re building the future of multiplayer. At Shockbyte, you’ll join a high-performing global team that’s passionate about making game server hosting seamless for players and studios everywhere.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to lead Shockbyte’s expansion in the B2B space. This role will be responsible for building new partnerships with game studios, driving adoption of Shockbyte for Game Studios (our orchestration platform), and acting as the primary contact for many of our closest partners.
The role combines business development and partnerships management: from pitching and closing exclusive POGS deals, to nurturing relationships, to representing Shockbyte at major gaming events around the world.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage the game studio sales pipeline, from lead generation to closing partnerships.
- Secure exclusive POGS partnerships where Shockbyte becomes the primary server host.
- Drive adoption of Shockbyte for Game Studios, our orchestration platform, across new and existing studios.
- Act as the primary point of contact for key partners, strengthening long-term relationships until account managers are onboarded.
- Attend global gaming events (GDC, Gamescom, etc.), running back-to-back meetings and demos.
- Manage contracts and agreements with game studios and other external partners.
- Deliver professional presentations, proposals, and demos to executives and developers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or sales, ideally in gaming or technology.
- Familiarity with the gaming industry, including events such as GDC or Gamescom.
- Outgoing and personable – comfortable with constant networking, introductions, and back-to-back meetings.
- Skilled in presentations, demos, and closing deals.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to independently build and maintain a structured sales pipeline.
- Organised and detail-oriented, able to manage travel, meetings, and follow-ups effectively.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with media relations or PR.
- Background in SaaS, cloud, or server infrastructure.
- Existing industry network of gaming contacts.
- Multilingual communication skills.
Benefits
- 🌏 Hybrid Work – Flexibility to work from home or the office.
- ⏰ Flexible Working Hours – Work around your peak productivity times.
- 🚀 Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and long-term opportunities.
- 📚 Professional Development Budget – Courses, certifications, and conferences.
- 💻 Home Office / Coworking Stipend – Create your perfect workspace.
- 🎮 Virtual Team Events – Trivia, escape rooms, and epic game nights.
- 👕 Company Merch Packs – Hoodies, mugs, and stickers designed for our team.
- ✈️ Travel Opportunities – Represent Shockbyte at global industry events.
- 🖥️ Free Game Server Hosting – Spin up your own servers and play on us.
- 🏆 Esports & Gaming Events – Free tickets to tournaments and expos.
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