Nicholas Valencia
About Nicholas Valencia
Nicholas Valencia is a Business Development Manager at Riot Games, where he focuses on revenue-driven business development and manages cross-functional teams. He has a diverse background in various roles across multiple companies, including positions in client services, sales, and instruction.
Current Role at Riot Games
Nicholas Valencia serves as a Business Development Manager at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he emphasizes passion, competition, and growth as core values. He manages cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive esports and media marketing packages, focusing on revenue-driven business development. His work involves establishing high-profile partnerships that align with the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current role, Nicholas Valencia accumulated extensive experience in business development across various organizations. He worked at beastcoast as Vice President of Sales and Partnerships from 2018 to 2021. He also held positions at Dynamic Signal, where he served as a Corporate Account Executive and later as Sr. Account Development Manager from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at Fluid Financial as a Business Development professional from 2016 to 2017 further solidified his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Valencia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he studied American Government and Politics from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a foundation for his understanding of the political and economic factors that influence business development and partnerships in the esports industry.
Early Career and Roles
Nicholas Valencia began his career with various roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Courtesy Clerk at Ralphs Grocery Company from 2011 to 2014 and served as a Swim Instructor for the City of Lancaster during the same period. He also held positions at UC Santa Cruz as a Neighborhood Assistant for 10 months in 2013 to 2014 and at Galileo Learning as a Lead Instructor for 3 months in 2015.
Experience in Client Services
Nicholas Valencia worked at S&P Global Market Intelligence as a Client Services representative from 2015 to 2016. This role involved engaging with clients to address their needs and enhance their experience with the company's services. His experience in client services has contributed to his skills in relationship management and customer engagement.