Business Project Associate

I. OVERALL JOB RESPONSIBILITY

• Act as the key bridge between Athena and the Chinese game/entertainment market by combining business development and product evaluation, while coordinating projects to ensure successful partnerships and smooth operations.

II. KEY JOB DUTIES

• Continuously monitor the Chinese mobile game and entertainment market, tracking trending genres and developer updates, and provide market analysis reports to support the publishing strategy.
• Source and build a network of Chinese game studios and developers, grouped by genre and target audience, through platforms (e.g., TapTap, QooApp) and industry expos (e.g., ChinaJoy), with a focus on promising studios not yet signed by major publishers.
• Evaluate each product's potential for SEA and global markets by analyzing key performance metrics, and match suitable titles with the company's publishing requirements.
• Negotiate and drive the signing of licensing and co-publishing agreements, structuring revenue models such as Minimum Guarantee (MG), Revenue Share, and Licensing Fees to secure favorable and fair terms for both sides.
• After signing, act as the main point of contact between Athena's Vietnam/Global teams and Chinese developers, managing timelines for source code handover, localization, and technical support to ensure a successful launch and smooth operation.
• Resolve issues between the operations and development teams arising from differences in time zones, workflows, or language.
• Build trust and maintain long-term relationships with Chinese partners, and explore further collaboration opportunities.

III. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

EXPERIENCE & MUST-HAVES

• 3-5 years of experience in business development, product evaluation, or project coordination within the gaming/entertainment industry, preferably in mobile game publishing.
• Mandatory: Fluent in Chinese (HSK 6 or equivalent) in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including game/entertainment terminology.
• Mandatory: Proficient in English (TOEIC 700 or equivalent) in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Mandatory: Available for business travel to China and other countries.
• Mandatory: An existing network of game studios/developers (partner pool) and an active WeChat account.

KNOWLEDGE

• Solid understanding of the Chinese mobile game and entertainment market, including trending genres and products' potential for SEA and global markets.
• Game publishing knowledge: licensing, co-publishing, localization, and revenue models such as Minimum Guarantee (MG), Revenue Share, and Licensing Fees.
• Deep understanding of Chinese business culture, including relationship building and high-context communication.
• Understanding of key product performance metrics.

SKILLS

• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Networking and partner sourcing skills through platforms (e.g., TapTap, QooApp) and industry expos (e.g., ChinaJoy).
• Data analysis skills and sharp business acumen.
• Timeline management and conflict resolution across teams, time zones, and cultures.

ATTITUDE

• Game lover with a passion for the entertainment industry.
• Win-win mindset, committed to building trust and long-term partnerships.
• Proactive and self-motivated; able to learn quickly and excel in a fast-paced, OKR-driven team.
• Flexible with frequent business travel and cross-time-zone work.

IV. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Great facility to work in. You will have a MacBook and extra high-definition screens
• Premium health insurance package and annual medical check-up
• Sponsorship for training courses
• Interesting activities: gym/fitness club at work, English club, corporate social responsibility events...
• Attractive signing bonus for important positions
• With regular discussions with the CEO, founders, and executives of the company, you will have a lot of opportunities to learn from experts in their fields
• Annual bonus and project bonus
• International opportunities to expose and grow
• At least one abroad travels every year. We often send our elites to international conferences like GDC, WWDC, Google I/O... to update on the latest technology
• Full labor insurance (social, health, unemployment)
• Annual leave 12 days / sick leave 2 days / remote work 12 days
• Free food & drinks, kitchen at work, PlayStation after work
• Friday evening party, happy hour, team activities, and awesome parties…

V. FURTHER INFORMATION

1. Working hours: Monday to Friday (8:30 -18:00)
2. Working location: Olympus Building, 40A Lam Son Street, Tan Son Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Ward 2, Tan Binh District).

3-5 years of experience in business development, product evaluation, or project coordination within the gaming/entertainment industry, preferably mobile game publishing. Mandatory fluency in Chinese (HSK 6) and English (TOEIC 700). Must be available for business travel to China and other countries. An existing network of game studios/developers and an active WeChat account are required. Solid understanding of the Chinese mobile game and entertainment market, game publishing knowledge (licensing, co-publishing, revenue models), Chinese business culture, and key product performance metrics are essential.