Strategic Partnerships Manager (Gaming)

Description:

Playright, empowered by Ryze Beyond, is a fast-moving digital commerce company that connects consumers with top-tier brands through smart data, performance-driven campaigns, and meaningful partnerships. We're growing — and we're looking for a Strategic Partnerships Manager to help drive our expansion in the gaming Industry.

We're looking for someone sharp, hungry, and commercially minded — who thrives in change, can see opportunity where others see chaos, and is excited to build high-impact relationships in a rapidly evolving environment. The right person for this job will love the action, enjoy solving complex challenges, and know how to balance energy with strategic thinking.

The successful candidate will be required to:

Build and manage relationships with key partners
Source and secure partnerships aligned with company goals
Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships with key players in the gaming industry.
Own the full partnership lifecycle — from sourcing to optimization.
Work with performance data and KPIs to make smart decisions and drive results.
Collaborate across internal teams (marketing, product, sales) to bring partnership strategies to life.
Navigate a dynamic environment with constantly shifting priorities.
Be ready for fast cycles — one week you're closing a deal, the next it's off the table.
Spot trends and move quickly on new opportunities
Requirements:
Sales/business development mindset - a natural dealmaker with high energy and charisma.
Has 1+ year of experience in partnerships, business development, account management, affiliate management, or customer success in an online marketing or digital commerce environment.
Analytically minded — able to interpret PPC results, evaluate funnel performance, and turn numbers into insights.
Understands the basics of online advertising and has hands-on experience with Google Ads/ PPC campaigns — even from their own side hustle or freelance work.
Resilient, flexible, and thrives in fast-paced environments with a lot of moving parts.
Native-level English speaker

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the gaming industry is a strong advantage
Experience managing large customer portfolios.
Effective time management and project planning skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines across multiple projects.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field