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These games jobs were last updated on 29/06/09. This is the page for games sales, marketing and PR jobs and we also include mobile entertainment, gaming and content roles. If you are interested in any of them please quote the ref no(s) and send your CV to David.

Founded in 1988, this company has created over fifty successful titles and is established as one of the leading games developers for the software industry. The company is best known for designing one of the most consistent best-selling series of all time.

Currently they are looking for an experienced Account Manager to handle its fiction and Graphic Novel lists. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years’ experience in book sales and account management. You should have an understanding of book production and marketing, in addition to an understanding of and enthusiasm for genre fiction. A solid grounding in the book trade and you will preferably be educated to degree level.

Successful applicants should be a good team player, with excellent communication skills. Capable of taking direction, self motivated and disciplined, with a passionate about games.

Oxford £NEG

Contact: David Ref: 3338 29/06/09

Marketing Manager to develop marketing strategies to launch and grow online gaming businesses. You will bring to the market high-profile, next generation online gaming products, managing their release and ongoing customer acquisition and retention. Interact closely with go-to-market partners to drive maximum consumer awareness.

You remit will be to manage the entire marketing life cycle of products from strategic planning to tactical activities. Create marketing plans and develop marketing budget, conduct consumer and competitive research. In addition you will develop sales forecasts based on historical data, market conditions and trend analysis. Finally you will analyse data and consumer behaviour to determine pricing strategies.

A minimum of three years consumer marketing experience and education to degree level. Strong analytical skills and proven ability to manage complex projects and deadlines. Most importantly you should have a passion for gaming. This role will involve travel as required.

Surrey £65000

Contact: David Ref: 3337 26/06/09

Our client is looking for a bright, enthusiastic individual to join their growing sales team as a UK National Account Manager. This is a key role with responsibility for sale of video game software directly to national retailers, independent retailers and distributors. They publish games on all platforms and have group sales of over 15 million units in Europe.

The role will combine time spent in the office in Essex and customer visits within the UK. You should be results orientated, have strong relationship-building and account management skills. Excellent numerate and administratively strong and a good communicator and negotiator. Strong presentation skills which includes both demonstration of product and presentation by PowerPoint.

Ideally you will be educated to degree level and have excellent sales experience.
Non-graduates will be considered if they have demonstrable relevant experience of selling to UK national retailers or distribution companies. You will need to have a clean driving licence.

A highly competitive remuneration package is offered, including pension, discretionary annual bonus and profit sharing.

Essex/Nationally £NEG+Bonus+Car Allowance

Contact: David Ref: 3336 26/06/09

This is one of the world's largest games developers and publishers which brings to market some of the biggest titles in the business. Currently they are looking for a Business Development Manager for the product planning and development department.

Your remit will be to proactively identify new business opportunity and create business plans and generate revenue through collaboration with relevant departments and external partners. Structure, negotiate and complete business deals and projects. Evaluate proposal from internal and external people and come up with recommendation on how to proceed these new opportunities.

You should have the capability to create business cases and business plans and make strategic recommendation. Strong negotiation skills with internal and external partners. Analysis of consumer implication on new technologies. Broadly catch and analyse trends in entertainment, mobile phone, consumer electronics and IT. Additional foreign language and PC literate. Preferably experience in entertainment or mobile phone industry.

West End £NEG

Contact: David Ref: 3332 24/06/09

This is one of the world's largest games developer/publishers which brings to market some of the biggest titles in the business.

Currently they are looking for a Community Marketing Manager who will be responsible for community and social media strategy and policy within the company, along with defining the direction, development and consumer experience across web, mobile and in-game social and community channels. Social media, bookmarking, micro-blogging etc will be an essential part of this role as our channels of communication with our community evolve. The role may also include responsibility for a Community Marketing Executive within Online Marketing.

The Online Marketing team defines and shapes the way in which they interact with the consumer online (web, console, mobile), including the marketing of their products and services and delivering interactive entertainment activities to inspire, entertain and inform consumers and encourage consumers to participate in their gaming experience.

Good candidates will have:
- A passion games, gaming culture and emerging trends
- A proven expertise in social media - blogging, podcasts, twittering etc
- How they relate to effectively managing customer relationships
- Two years successful corporate community or social media management
- Four years online, product or retention marketing games/entertainment brands
Knowledge of relevant legislation, ratings systems etc.

London £NEG

Contact: David Ref: 3330

Publisher of interactive media for games. Their products are based on world-wide publishing licences although they own their own development studio in Europe. Founded in 2006 they have an exciting track record in the UK and Europe.

Currently they looking to appoint a PR Manager. Your remit will include organising competitions, dealing with specialist games press and other relevant consumer press. You will create all new product press releases including pack shots, artwork and screenshots.

In addition you will act as the central point for liase with European partners, help to co-ordinate assets and work alongside all territories when a simultaneous release is required. Work with agencies on development for all creative material. Evaluate new potential products, create new and exciting ideas. Develop PowerPoint presentations, sales flyers, fact sheets and demonstrate products.

The successful candidate will have existing PR experience within the gaming industry and will already have a portfolio of press contacts within the UK. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be equally adept at working on your own initiative or as part of a small, flexible and dynamic team.

Surrey £NEG + Benefits

Contact: David Ref: 3326

Our client forms the marketing function for some of the world’s most popular computer games for countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australasia. This is a key and exciting role within the Online Marketing team, responsible for the management and delivery of pan-European marketing campaigns to support games software titles.

The Producer (ie the Online Marketing Producer) will work with internal parties, primarily Product Managers, to develop, execute and maintain innovative online campaigns. As project manager of numerous campaigns, you will define and shape central online marketing activities and give direction to internal and external delivery teams.

Skills and experience required:
- 3+ years working in new media
- Experience of the entertainment industry (ideally in a marketing role)
- Knowledge of the games industry (not necessarily gained in the workplace)
- Excellent project management skills and proactive attitude
- Strong interpersonal skills team player, dedicated and flexible
- Strong verbal and written communication skills

A marketing degree, and European language/working experience are also desirable.

South £neg

Contact: David Ref: 3328

The UK's largest games developer and publisher,has seen substantial growth over the last 2 years and this means that 800 staff now achieve a turnover of £150 million from some of the biggest titles in the business.

Currently they are looking for a Sales Planning Manager. Your remit will be to
provide their markets with optimal information and materials at all times. Regular contact, timely distribution of requests and information, support for local initiatives and feedback on sales performance are all required for this role. You will act as a focal-point and key interface for the local market Sales Directors and the central office.

The role will need you to lead and provide input to a variety of internal projects and also together with other managers in the department assist in the development and implementation of department wide initiatives. You will manage a group of individuals dedicated to the effective planning and implementation of regional sales initiatives. This role will provide co-ordination, advice and guidance for all individuals in the team.

Most importantly you will manage the end to end product life cycle from budget to returns for the complete product line up. Analyse and provide recommendations on the Sell In, Sell Through and Stock In Trade of all products.
Plan, implement, control and evaluate tactical promotions.

Manage the software lifecycle of titles. This includes pricing strategies post launch. Work with local markets to ensure adequate stock levels to support sales demand and resolve any overstock issues. Provide strong analysis and from there recommendations on the product portfolio to various stakeholders in the business.
Be the co-ordinator for Sales and Operational related issues for certain selected Pan European retail accounts.

Soho £NEG

Contact: David Ref: 3327

Publishing company with a well established portfolio of consumer titles, are looking for an experienced Digital Marketing Executive to co-ordinate, focus and manage the company’s on-line activities.

Your main responsibilities will be to manage both the creative and technical aspects of their on-line business rather than doing the actual programming. You will be responsible for the migration from print to digital on a product by product basis and to a given brief. Your remit will include such things as video step by step guides, games and communities in addition to proposing new ideas for product enhancement on the web.

You will also work closely with the Marketing Department on strategies for acquiring new, subscription based, business from the internet and implement agreed strategies.

Finally you will work with Senior Management to create new business models, create communities of people that we can then sell to and plan how we sell advertising to any of our internet communities. Keep marketing and editorial departments abreast of new, relevant, technologies.

Skills and experience required:

2+ years experience managing online communities/commercial websites
Experience of general internet marketing
Excellent editorial skills
Knowledge of internet commerce methodologies
Understanding/knowledge of HTML/Flash/JavaScript/Content Management Systems.

Hammersmith £neg

Contact: David Ref: 3325

Our Client is a high-tech company leader in inertial motion capture solutions. They have an excellent reputation worldwide and they are based in the Netherlands where their International head quarter is located.

They are currently looking for a Multilingual Sales Executive for the Entertainment Industry to deal with clients in overseas markets, candidates who are sued to work withing an International environment and with the ability of speaking various
languages would be ideal for the role. As an International/ Multilingual Sales Executive, you are responsible for sales to existing and new customers. You will work together with a Senior Sales Executive and a strong team of specialists.


Your role will include the following repsonsibilities:

- Proactively generate and develop new opportunities in target markets
- Close sales leads generated from marketing efforts
- Build long-term relationships with customers
- Ensure complete customer satisfaction
- Travel for customer visits, tradeshows etc.

Profile:

- You have a Bachelors degree or higher as well as successful B2B sales experience preferably in the software/high tech industry.
- You have a strong affinity with creative content generation for film and game development.
- Excellent communication skills are required.
- Fluent in English as well as other languages would be ideal.

Send your resume to Datascope at carmelo@datascope.co.uk or visit www.datascope.co.uk to view other roles at Datacope.

The Netherlands High

Contact: Carmelo Ref: 29487

This is a publishing subsidiary of an international games company based within commuting distance of London. Their historical action games have generated millions of sales worldwide since releasing for PlayStation. Their focus is on spectacular battles, legendary characters and dramatic storylines. They employ over 1000 people worldwide and their R&D teams are expanding into new genres whilst experimenting with new innovations.

They are now looking to recruit a new PR Manager with one year plus PR experience in games. The successful candidate will have strong press contacts and a track record of securing positive PR. Strong presentation skills are essential.

The role will involve:
- Presenting to, and ensuring positive PR from, the specialist, consumer, national, regional and online press;
- Presenting to partners across Europe
- Building corporate and brand profiles across Europe;
- Copy writing for press releases and websites;
- Managing PEGI rating process;
- Presentation of products to European distribution partners and press.
- Managing and coordinating company presence at consumer shows
- Organising and coordinating company presence at trade shows (TGS, E3 etc.).

Home Counties £30k

Contact: David Ref: 3316

Our client is looking for a senior executive to head up the sales and marketing function, with specific focus on the launch of its new development platform. Customers range from game and application developers through to Network Operators and handset manufacturers.

They want someone with a BtoB sales and marketing background, with a knowledge of companies and processes involved in applications development, and experience running a consultative sales team.

The role principally involves:
* Managing the sales team (with 3 direct reports) with the aim of evolving existing sales accounts and developing new business
* Developing and executing a comprehensive and co-ordinated marketing plan with company senior management

The following skills are required:
- Experience with structured sales processes
- Strong financial and legal background, familiarity with IP contracts
- Familiarity with software development and licensing, and associated business models
- Presentation skills
- Familiarity with the games industry is useful, but not required.

London £neg

Contact: Julien Ref: 3313

To apply

This is a publishing subsidiary of an international games company based within commuting distance of London. Their historical action games have generated millions of sales worldwide since releasing for PlayStation. Their focus is on spectacular battles, legendary characters and dramatic storylines. They employ over 1000 people worldwide and their R&D teams are expanding into new genres whilst experimenting with new innovations.

They are now looking to recruit a new PR Manager with 1+ years PR experience in games. The successful candidate will have strong press contacts and a track record of securing positive PR. Strong presentation skills are essential.

The role will involve:
- Presenting to, and ensuring positive PR from, the specialist, consumer, national, regional and online press;
- Presenting to partners across Europe
- Building corporate and brand profiles across Europe;
- Copy writing for press releases and websites;
- Managing PEGI rating process;
- Presentation of products to European distribution partners and press.
- Managing and coordinating company presence at consumer shows
- Organising and coordinating company presence at trade shows (TGS, E3 etc.).

To apply please send your CV to julien@datascope.co.uk or telephone Julien on 020 7580 6018 for a confidential chat. Preference will be given to applications by this method.

Home Counties £negotiable

Contact: Julien Ref: 3304