Beijing, Beijing, China; Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Shanghai, Shanghai, China; Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China · Posted Jun 10, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Identify, qualify and convert new business opportunities with named frontier AI labs, physical AI and robotics customers, and enterprise AI buyers across China, building and managing a robust pipeline aligned to ambitious revenue targets.
Develop and execute the regional go-to-market strategy for Keywords AI Data Services, including market mapping, account prioritisation, ICP refinement and proactive outbound prospecting through networking, research, referrals and digital channels.
Lead consultative, solution-based sales engagements end-to-end: diagnose client problems, position Keywords’ AI data services portfolio (data annotation, model evaluation, red-teaming, embodied AI data) and articulate quantifiable ROI to technical, commercial and C-suite stakeholders.
Own complex deal cycles end-to-end, from first contact through proposal, negotiation, contracting and successful handover to delivery teams in Singapore, India and across the global studio network.
Build and nurture long-term, trust-based relationships with clients, partners and industry influencers — positioning Keywords as a strategic advisor rather than a transactional vendor.
Develop client-centric proposals and commercial models that clearly demonstrate Keywords’ unique value proposition versus pure-play data labelling competitors and in-house alternatives.
Provide structured market intelligence and competitive insight back into the AI Data Services leadership team to inform product, pricing, packaging and positioning decisions.
Forecast accurately and maintain disciplined CRM hygiene, taking full ownership of pipeline integrity, conversion metrics and quarterly revenue outcomes.
Collaborate cross-functionally with delivery, technical leadership (Singapore-based), marketing and operations teams to ensure proposed solutions are feasible and that engagements are structured for long-term account growth.
Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline; an MBA or relevant advanced certifications (sales methodologies, negotiation, AI/ML literacy) is advantageous.
8–12 years of progressive experience in enterprise sales, business development or strategic account management within a solutions-oriented B2B environment, with a demonstrable track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets.
Direct experience selling into AI labs, hyperscalers, foundation model companies, robotics platforms or large technology buyers is strongly preferred, with an established network of decision-makers in at least one of these segments.
Proven success in launching new service offerings, opening new market segments or building a regional book of business from a low base — comfort with ambiguity and white-space selling is essential.
Working knowledge of the AI services landscape (data annotation, RLHF, evaluation, red-teaming, synthetic data, embodied AI data pipelines) and fluency with frontier model providers, agentic AI and the application of LLMs in enterprise contexts.
Benefits
Base salary, Bonus, Social insurance and housing funds, Medical check-up, EAP Program
Ovii Interpretation
The AI Revenue Growth Manager develops enterprise business for Keywords AI Data Services across China. The role combines regional go-to-market planning, consultative sales of AI data services, complex deal execution, and accountability for pipeline and revenue outcomes.
Role at a glance
Enterprise B2B salesAI data servicesChina market developmentConsultative solution sellingStrategic account relationshipsRevenue and pipeline ownership
Build and qualify a pipeline among AI labs, robotics and physical-AI customers, and enterprise AI buyers in China.
Plan regional go-to-market activity, including market mapping, account prioritization, ICP refinement, and outbound prospecting.
Lead consultative sales conversations, identify client needs, and explain the value and ROI of relevant AI data services.
Run complex opportunities from initial contact through proposals, negotiation, contracting, and delivery handoff.
Develop client relationships and proposals that differentiate the offering from competing providers and in-house options.
Share market and competitor findings with leadership to inform product, pricing, packaging, and positioning.
Maintain forecasts and CRM records, and track pipeline conversion and quarterly revenue outcomes.
Coordinate with delivery, technical, marketing, and operations colleagues to shape feasible solutions and support account growth.
Good fit signals
Brings 8–12 years of progressive enterprise sales, business development, or strategic account management experience in a solutions-oriented B2B setting.
Has a track record of exceeding revenue targets and developing new offerings, market segments, or regional business from a low base.
Can sell complex services consultatively and communicate value to technical, commercial, and executive stakeholders.
Experience and established decision-maker relationships in AI labs, hyperscalers, foundation model companies, robotics platforms, or large technology buyers are strongly preferred.
Understands AI services and frontier-model use cases well enough to discuss enterprise data, evaluation, and model-related needs.
Meet Keywords Studios
Keywords Studios is a Dublin-headquartered global provider of creative and technical services to the video games and entertainment industries. Founded in 1998, it supports developers, publishers and entertainment companies across game development, art production, audio, localization, functional and linguistic testing, player support, community management, marketing and related services. Keywords operates more than 70 studios across 26 countries and has about 13,000 people worldwide. Its clients include companies such as Microsoft, Ubisoft, Tencent Games, Supercell, Bandai Namco, Netflix and Amazon. The group is also expanding into AI services, using its game-development, QA, localization and simulation expertise for AI training data, evaluation, red teaming and embodied-AI applications.
Founded
1998
Company size
10,001+ employees
Company stage
Not known
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Why work here
Keywords Studios gives candidates exposure to a large global network working on major games and entertainment properties across development, engineering, art, audio, localization, QA, player support and marketing. The company has about 13,000 people across more than 70 studios and works with many of the world's largest game publishers and technology companies. Current engineering roles include C++, Unreal Engine, Unity, Python, cloud platforms and production AI systems, while its newer AI Solutions business extends into model evaluation, training data, simulation and robotics. Keywords also publicly advertises training and career development, health and insurance benefits, paid time off and flexible or hybrid arrangements for some roles, although benefits and working patterns vary substantially by studio and country.
Co-founded Keywords in Dublin in 1998 and served as its CEO until 2009. Before starting Keywords, Guastalla held marketing and IT roles at Brent International across the US and Europe. He later served as a non-executive director of Keywords Studios until 2022 and also founded food-sector business Italicatessen.
TLTeresa LuppinoCo-founderView bioHide bio
Co-founded Keywords in Dublin in 1998 with Giorgio Guastalla. Luppino had worked as an Italian language specialist at Microsoft before helping establish Keywords as a localization provider. The business initially served the software market before increasingly specializing in video game localization and related services.
BBBertrand BodsonChief Executive OfficerView bioHide bio
CEO of Keywords Studios since 2021. Bodson previously served as Chief Digital Officer at Novartis and Chief Digital and Chief Marketing Officer at Sainsbury's Argos. Earlier roles included Amazon and EMI Group, and he co-founded Bragster. He leads Keywords' global growth, technology and strategic expansion.
VTVikas TikuChief Financial OfficerView bioHide bio
Chief Financial Officer of Keywords Studios. Tiku has more than two decades of experience scaling international businesses across private equity-backed, private and public companies. His previous experience includes senior financial leadership and transformation work at companies including The Coca-Cola Company.
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DMDan McCormickChief Digital Information OfficerView bioHide bio
Chief Digital Information Officer at Keywords Studios, responsible for digital technology and transformation. He previously held CIO and digital leadership roles at Rentokil Initial, supporting operations across a large global organization. His work at Keywords includes technology, security, data and AI-enabled transformation.
JZJonathan ZweigChief Revenue OfficerView bioHide bio
Chief Revenue Officer responsible for global commercial strategy and partner engagement. Zweig has more than 25 years of experience across games, media and entertainment, including leadership roles at Riot Games, Activision Blizzard and The Walt Disney Company.
QSQuentin Staes-PoletGeneral Manager - Keywords Studios AI SolutionsView bioHide bio
Leads Keywords Studios AI Solutions, serving frontier AI labs, foundation-model developers and embodied-AI teams. He has more than 25 years of media, technology and gaming experience, including leadership roles building the international businesses of Unity Technologies and Epic Games' Unreal Engine.
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