Business Development Lead (IGaming)

About the Role

We are looking a Business Development Team Lead to drive our B2B growth initiatives in the iGaming industry. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the business development strategy, building and mentoring a high-performing team, and ensuring sustainable revenue growth through strategic partnerships. You will operate at the intersection of sales, analytics, product, and marketing, driving both execution and vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tactical leadership by managing and mentoring a team of business development managers, setting clear KPIs, and conducting onboarding and regular performance reviews.
• Own and deliver the B2B business development pipeline in alignment with company goals.
• Lead the entire business development cycle - from market research to deal closure.
• Define and execute Regional Strategy to grow market share
  Identify and evaluate new business opportunities in key regions (Europe, LATAM, Asia, etc.).
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with operators, platforms, and other strategic B2B stakeholders.
• Lead complex negotiations and shape commercial agreements
  Represent the company at major industry events, conferences, and networking forums.
  
  Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with product, marketing, legal, and finance teams to execute partner strategies and go-to-market plans.
• Drive interdepartmental initiatives related to client onboarding, product testing and marketing campaigns.
• Translate partner feedback into actionable product insights and roadmap priorities.
• Ensure timely execution of partnership agreements and ongoing partner success.
• Monitor market trends and competitive landscape to inform business strategy.
• Oversee pipeline tracking, CRM hygiene, and regular performance reporting.
• Set revenue targets and ensure business growth objectives are met.
• Act as the escalation point for strategic accounts and provide structured reporting to senior leadership.
• Deliver quarterly business reviews and insights to senior leadership on market penetration, client acquisition, and partner lifecycle trends.
  
  Requirements:
• Minimum 3 years of B2B business development experience in the iGaming industry, including at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of iGaming platform solutions and casino content providers is essential.
• Deep understanding of iGaming products, platforms, content providers, and monetization models is a must.
• Proven track record of scaling partner networks and achieving commercial KPIs.
• Strong leadership, team management, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English (Upper-Intermediate or higher); additional languages are a plus.
• Proficient with CRM and analytics tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Looker, Google Sheets).
  
  Nice to Have:
• Established network of industry contacts across key regions.
• Experience working with regulated markets and navigating of legal/financial frameworks of B2B agreements.
• Previous experience working for an iGaming platform provider is a strong plus.
• Past involvement in launching new products or market expansions.