BD ASSOCIATE (INKOGNIDO PARTNERSHIPS & OUTREACH) Job at Inkognido, Chicago, IL

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  • Inkognido
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

5–20 positions available
Location: Remote
Compensation: Phantom Equity (intern/worker pool)
Type: Contractor / Part-Time / Entry-to-Mid-Level

📡 About the Opportunity

Inkognido is scaling rapidly and needs high-volume outreach specialists to support our ecosystem expansion.
BD Associates are the frontline communicators who:
Contact game studios
Introduce Inkognido’s SDK + ecosystem
Generate leads for the Sales Lead
Support partner onboarding
Fuel the growth of Realms, Echo Reality, and AI integrations

This role blends:
Outreach
Relationship development
Lead qualification
Market research
Pipeline management
If you’re hungry, disciplined, and excited about connecting with studios and innovators, this role is your entry into the Inkognido engine.

🚀 Your Mission

Generate high-quality studio and developer leads for Inkognido’s partnership pipeline.

You will:
Use structured outreach frameworks
Build relationships with indie and mid-size studios
Qualify leads for the Sales Lead and Head of Partnerships
Support the BD team during onboarding cycles
Your work determines the volume and quality of Inkognido’s opportunities.

🛠 Responsibilities

Conduct high-volume outreach via email, socials, and platforms like Itch, Steam, and Web3 hubs
Follow Inkognido’s messaging and pitch templates
Qualify leads based on studio fit, technology alignment, and interest
Maintain organized lead pipelines inside the CRM
Research promising studios and identify integration opportunities
Coordinate warm introductions to the Sales Lead
Follow up consistently to maintain engagement
Track response rates and refine outreach angles
Provide feedback about lead quality and studio needs
Participate in weekly team syncs and outreach updates
You’re not expected to close deals — you’re expected to fuel them.

🧠 Requirements

Must Have:
Strong communication and writing skills
High discipline with follow-ups and organization
Comfortable with repetitive outreach workflows
Basic understanding of gaming or developer ecosystems
Ability to learn and use CRM systems
Proactive, ambitious, and consistent

Nice to Have:
Experience in BD, sales, recruiting, or community management
Familiarity with Unity, Unreal, or game dev tools
Experience in Web3, AR, or AI-driven platforms
Comfort talking to founders, developers, and creatives
Ability to identify strong product/studio fit intuitively
This is perfect for someone who wants fast growth into sales, partnerships, or operations.

💡 Why This Role Matters

BD Associates are the engine that:
Drive new studio integrations
Expand AR mission creators
Fuel SDK adoption
Build our pipeline for Sales Lead and Partnerships
Keep outreach momentum high
Identify hidden gems in the indie ecosystem
Create the first impression of the Inkognido brand
Without this role, growth slows.
With it, Inkognido becomes unstoppable.

🏆 What You Get

Phantom equity eligibility (intern/worker pool)
Direct mentorship from Sales Lead and Head of Partnerships
Involvement in partner onboarding
Hands-on experience contacting studios and developers
Fast-growth path toward Sales Lead or Partner Success
A key role in shaping Inkognido’s early partner network
Portfolio of outreach scripts, metrics, and BD achievements

✉️ How You Work With Others

Sales Lead – Lead qualification + pipeline support
Head of Partnerships – Strategic alignment on outreach
Partner Success Manager – Smooth transitions for onboarded studios
Integration Coordinator – Sending warm leads into onboarding paths
SDK Team – Understanding product offerings for outreach messaging
You open the first door for every future Inkognido partner.

📚 Study Links (Internal Use)

(Optional)
Outreach Script Pack
Studio Discovery Checklist
CRM Workflow Guide
Lead Qualification Framework
Follow-Up Cadence Standards
📩 How to Apply
Apply via the portal:
👉
Or email:

hiringteam@inkognido.com

recruiterdarnell@inkognido.com

chrishiringlead@inkognidostudios.com

daylinrecruiter@inkognidostudios.com
Include:
Resume
Any BD/outreach experience
Short note explaining why you want to work with game studios

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, For contractors, Internship, Remote work,

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