Head of Partnerships (Mobile Games Market)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly commercial, driven, and strategically focused Head of Partnerships to lead our critical relationships within the alternative mobile gaming distribution ecosystem. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a proactive relationship builder with a keen eye for impact, and an exceptional representative of Flexion. This role is fundamental to maximizing our commercial success by managing and optimizing our engagements with key external distribution and platform partners.

Main Responsibilities

The Head of Partnerships will be responsible for defining, executing, and managing the strategy for our core distribution and platform partnerships. Your primary objective will be to manage our key partners (e.g., alternative app stores like Huawei, Samsung, Amazon; payment providers; mobile carriers) in such a way that maximizes commercial success for Flexion and our developer clients, leveraging our patented technology to expand game reach and revenue.

Strategic Partner Management & Ecosystem Growth:

Develop and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy focused on increasing the volume and quality of game distribution across alternative Android app stores and platforms.

Actively manage and nurture high-level, strategic relationships with key external stakeholders (e.g., store leadership, payment processors) to secure favorable commercial terms, co-marketing, and promotional opportunities.

Be the primary representative for Flexion in high-stakes partner negotiations and strategic joint business planning meetings.

Ensure all partnerships are structured to seamlessly utilize Flexion's patented game enabling and enhancement technology.

Commercial Impact & Data-Driven Success:

Maintain a strong focus on impact, ensuring all partnership activities directly contribute to business KPIs, game developer onboarding, and financial goals.

Utilize CRM and CSM platforms to track, manage, and report on partner performance, identifying areas for revenue optimization.

Drive partnership outcomes that are DATA and AI driven, seeking opportunities for optimization and innovation based on performance metrics and distribution analytics.

Industry Expertise & Advocacy:

Apply deep Games Industry knowledge of the mobile distribution and monetization landscape to anticipate regulatory changes and platform trends in the alternative ecosystem.

Represent Flexion Mobile as a thought leader and advocate for the value of diversified mobile game distribution.

Professionalism & Leadership:

Demonstrate a career-focussed and hardworking attitude, operating as a self-starter who sets a high standard for execution and results.

Required Skills and Experiences

Proven Experience: Minimum of 4 years in a partnership, business development, or account management role, with direct experience in the mobile gaming, digital distribution, or app store ecosystem.

Business Acumen: Highly commercial and driven with a demonstrable track record of negotiating and managing high-value, complex partnerships.

Technical Proficiency: Comfortable utilizing data and analytics (DATA, AI driven) to inform partnership strategy and prove commercial value. Familiarity with partnership management tools (CRM, CSM) is essential.

Industry Experience: Deep understanding of the gaming ecosystem, with hands-on exposure to mobile game monetisation, platform dynamics, and partner-facing operations

About You

Mindset: A true self-starter who is proactive, resourceful, and capable of operating independently and maintaining a focussed approach on key commercial objectives.

Relationship Skills: Exceptional relationship builder capable of establishing and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships with senior external stakeholders across global platform partners.

About Flexion

Flexion Mobile is a leader in one of the fastest and biggest sectors of entertainment - mobile games! We went public on Nasdaq in Stockholm in 2018 and since then we have been picked by Prolific London to be in the top 5 most valuable London headquartered gaming startups.

We are a dynamic and experienced team in London and Budapest who have set ourselves the goal to improve and change the mobile games industry forever. Game developers and distribution channels are our best friends!

We help them generate more revenue from games by expanding reach and distribution. At the core of our business is our patented technology which helps us deliver unique services to game developers.

If you are looking for an exciting challenge in a fast growing but still small and agile company - Flexion is the company for you.

Benefits

Eligibility for study support and trainings

Eligibility for Private Medical Insurance

Regular company events, outings

Travelling opportunity

Hybrid or Remote working

Company Share Option Scheme

Company Values

Empowerment- We've got this

Commitment- We deliver

Innovation- We shape the future

Openness- Embracing new ideas

We encourage you to apply now with your English CV for immediate consideration. Don't miss this opportunity – we look forward to reviewing your application!