Artem Sak
Summary
Professional Business Development Manager with vital abilities in sales. Delivers above-quota results through tenaciously built partnerships and impressive revenue-generating skills. Specializes in driving Gamedev industry success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Business Development
Nikofirm
07.2024 - Current
- Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
Consultant
Nerve Engine Startup
08.2022 - Current
- Focused on managing projects and tasks related to game production and general support
- Effectively communicated with game development studios, investors, and other external partners to foster partnerships and secure funding
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
Business Development Manager
AdQuantum
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Reached out to potential customers via email, LinkedIn and in-person inquiries.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
- Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
Business Development Manager
MaxBit Solution
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients.
- Acted as main point of contact for relevant partnerships, fostering smooth communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Worked collaboratively with Legal, Marketing, and Payments teams to align business strategies and ensure compliance.
- Spearheaded development of new markets and conducted extensive research on local payments solutions in various countries.
Project Manager
Wargaming.net
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Business Development Manager
Wargaming.net
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Served as product ambassador in CIS region and had role of expert and adviser in BizDev CIS Department.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Managed agreements, reports, orders, and invoices, while providing regular reports and analysis to identify key drivers and issues.
- Successfully built and maintained senior-level relationships with partners, both existing and prospective.
Public Speaker
Wargaming.net
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Hosted online and offline events.
- Provided contest and entertainment at online and offline events.
- Provided commentary for e-sports matches.
TeamLead of Billing Customer Support
Wargaming.net
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Built the most involved and satisfied team in Publishing Department and the most productive team in Billing Support.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards
- Provided job interviews.
- Managed salary, vacations and bonuses.
- Reviewed, implemented and updated company records related to team activities for future reference.
Billing Customer Support Specialist
Wargaming.net
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills in resolving account and payment issues for various online games.
- Trained and onboarded new employees, showcasing strong mentorship and leadership capabilities.
- Implemented more than 100 improvements for working tools and workflows, streamlining work processes.
- Developed new structure of Support portal.
Education
DDI Targeted Selection: Interviewer
11.2015
Management Foundation Program
2016
Business Statistics
04.2022
Excel For The Sophisticated
05.2020
Mobile Game Marketing
11.2023
Marketing in The Games Industry
11.2023
Game Analytics: From Basics To Advanced Strategies
11.2023
Skills
- People Management
- Key decision making
- New Business Development
- Relationship building and management
- Verbal and written communication
- Deep understanding of gamedev industry
Telegram
@sakisimo
Languages
English
Russian
Birth
06/16/88
Personal Qualities
- Individualization
- Responsibility
- Woo
- Maximizer
- Analytical
Timeline
Head of Business Development
Nikofirm
07.2024 - Current
Business Development Manager
AdQuantum
11.2023 - 04.2024
Business Development Manager
MaxBit Solution
10.2022 - 10.2023
Consultant
Nerve Engine Startup
08.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Wargaming.net
11.2021 - 06.2022
Business Development Manager
Wargaming.net
03.2019 - 11.2021
Public Speaker
Wargaming.net
09.2015 - 09.2019
TeamLead of Billing Customer Support
Wargaming.net
05.2015 - 03.2019
Billing Customer Support Specialist
Wargaming.net
10.2012 - 05.2015
DDI Targeted Selection: Interviewer
Management Foundation Program
Business Statistics
Excel For The Sophisticated
Mobile Game Marketing
Marketing in The Games Industry
Game Analytics: From Basics To Advanced Strategies