Regional Business Development Head
Xsolla
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We are looking for an entrepreneurial Business Development Head to lead our expansion across the Caucasus, Central Asia, and neighboring strategic markets. This leadership role is responsible for driving regional growth through strategic partnerships, ecosystem development, and commercial initiatives while strengthening the company's long-term presence across emerging gaming markets.
The ideal candidate combines strong commercial execution with exceptional relationship-building skills and has experience working with technology parks, innovation agencies, investment funds, publishers, game developers, and enterprise partners.
This role requires someone who is comfortable building new markets from the ground up while delivering measurable business results. Willingness to travel extensively across the region is needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Partner closely with the SVP to shape regional strategy, prioritize growth opportunities, and execute key strategic initiatives
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Identify market opportunities, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
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Build executive-level relationships with industry organizations, game associations, technology parks, investment funds, telecom operators, publishers, developers, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
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Drive regional business growth by identifying commercial opportunities and developing strategic partnerships.
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Structure, negotiate, and execute strategic partnerships, MoUs, and commercial agreements.
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Launch ecosystem development initiatives, educational programs, and industry partnerships.
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Represent the company at executive meetings, conferences, and industry events.
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Coordinate cross-functional teams to successfully execute strategic initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS
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7+ years of experience in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, or General Management
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Experience leading business across multiple countries or regions.
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Demonstrated ability to build new markets and develop business from zero.
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Strong understanding of gaming, technology, fintech, SaaS, digital entertainment, or platform businesses.
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Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial and strategic partnerships.
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Experience working with C-level executives, government officials, and institutional stakeholders.
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Strong commercial mindset with demonstrated revenue ownership.
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Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience working in fast-growing international companies.
Summary
Lead regional growth through partnerships, ecosystem building, and market development.
Job title
Regional Business Development Head
Experience level
7+ years
Minimum experience
7+ years exp
Industry
software
Location requirements
Baku or remote option exists
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan