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These games jobs were last updated on 16/05/08. 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 Geoff.

London

National Account Manager - Video Games - Surrey - £45k + Benefits

My client, publisher of one of the worlds most well-known games, is now seeking an experienced National Account Manager.

A fantastic opportunity has risen for an exceptional sales professional to be part of one of the UK’s most successful publisher/developer of interactive computer games. It is essential that the candidate is hungry for success and able to fully maximize all sales and promotional opportunities. It is key that the individual has personal and professional drive in order to achieve the ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities

Represent in a friendly, professional and responsible manner at all times, during both normal working hours and industry events. Maintain exceptional work ethic and adopt and maintain best working practice
Imperative that the account manager has a clear understanding of quarterly sales targets for individual accounts and for the overall business whilst maintaining the required level of profitability.

The National Account Manager is responsible for understanding all facets of the product, competitive set, and marketing strategies and tactics. They will attend EMEA meetings and industry events and be responsible for communication of forecasts, budgets, and consumer sell-off for his/her accounts. You will work closely alongside trade marketing, merchandising and category management to launch new products and promotions.

Ensure that each customer is visited regularly and that full minutes of the meeting are supplied back to the customer, marketing and UK sales support within 72 hours .

Our client are looking for an outstanding National account manager with at least 3 years video games sales experience, 4+ years of overall sales experience you will be a strong communicator, have excellent presentation skills and highly detailed knowledge of the European and local country games business and relationships with key market players

The position would suit an experienced video games sales professional who can see the bigger picture of the opportunity presented by the world’s best known entertainment company.

S W London £45k + Benefits

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3064 16/05/08

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Senior Business Development Manager- Based Poland and UK £45k + Excellent benefits + Bonus

Established in 2004, this dynamically growing company in Eastern Europe has become a strong market leader in the Polish gaming industry. Specialising in the production, distribution, and localisation of games and multimedia software, our client continues to consistently heighten the quality of their products.Our client is seeking new opportunities and requires an innovative individual in the business development field of the gaming industry to fill a key role as a Senior Business Development Manager. You will be working closely with department heads and the Managing Director while leading and mentoring to your own business development team.

Skills/experience required:

5+ years background in the business development field in the game industry
Experience in creating and negotiating contracts
Excellent response to a regularly changing environment
Superior organizational and communication skills ( as you will be the primary business contact with clients)
Proficiency in MS Office tools.

Poland £45k + Benefits + Bonus

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3063 16/05/08

Product Manager - London - £33k - £35k

Position details: This fast growing division has big ambitions – we need a dynamic professional who want to make an immediate impact. The position would suit a marketer who is capable of delivering the high standards expected of the world’s biggest entertainment company.

Responsibilities:

Publishing Product Management
- Working with European group: Asset management & creation, material approvals, etc. to UK market requirements.
- Agency management for creative, media, event and promotional activities
- Approving third party created materials from licensee, retailers and partners following company and brand guidelines
Marketing Programme Planning & Implementation
Working with the Marketing and PR Managers from 12-9 months in advance of street dates:

- Create marketing plans for new console and PC products, such as Disney’s High School Musical, Disney Princess, Turok, Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Also for backlist ranges such as Disney on the Go.
- Ensure the accurate implementation of advertising and promotional programmes across all media
- Retail focused management of trade budgets, POS, catalogues and presentations to maximize the sell-in process and optimize retail marketing initiatives
- Working with the divisions of the WDC to ensure “shareholder value” for BVG and other divisions.

- Asset, information and marketing assistance to Australian and South African territory offices
Company/Product Representation
- Ensure increased activity and awareness of DIS in the industry, company and other environments
- Present products and represent DIS to internal and external audiences

Education: Degree level or equivalent, plus Marketing qualification.
Professional Experience:
Ideally video games industry experience.
Entertainment experience very useful
Additional Information
Strong presentation skills essential
Fast moving environment requires flexibility and great organization skills
Hands-on approach essential.
Self starter, enthusiastic, persuasive.

london £33k - £35k

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3062 15/05/08

Our client is looking for a creative and driven PR Manager to manage territory reps and agencies within the European offices. In this position, you will be reporting to the VP of Communications and working closely with the US PR Managers in order to align and achieve global plans and goals. Not only will you look after European product and corporate communications overall, but you will be responsible for creating and implementing localized efforts within each area and team. This role requires a a quick learner who is able to work in a rapidly changing environment with enthusiasm.


Responsibilities:

- Tightly managing territory reps and agencies in order to maximize the company’s product
- Ability to establish relationships with film marketing entities in order to create ideal joint opportunities
- Drive localized, unique efforts within each country while also coordinating with global strategy
- Identifying consumer trends and tastes involving the media environment
- Keeping in close contact with : upper management, external agencies, the US PR Manager, and all teams within Europe

A successful candidate will have:
- Extensive knowledge of the European media market
- Industry experience
- A Bachelor’s degree ( minimum)
- Project management skills that will ensure a variety of deliverables ( from local teams to global plans) are accomplished
- Confidence and strong communication skills as the opportunity to speak at conferences and meetings ( external and internal) will arise
- A successful record of meeting stringent deadlines in a demanding environment.

London £40k

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3061 15/05/08

PR Executive

Our client is a leading, international producer of interactive entertainment products, distributing games in over 50 countries. The company is responsible for a variety of top titles and has acquired several awards recognizing it as an industry leader. They are looking for self-motivate game enthusiasts to become a part of their highly successful team.

As a PR Executive, you will be responsible for: providing assistance to PR Managers with their campaigns, managing various administrative duties in order to ensure proper media coverage, and communicating effectively with managers and staff within the company.

Other responsibilities include:
- Becoming familiar with each product so that you may assist with each product’s campaign
- Supporting and at times managing PR campaigns
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with the media
- Maintaining and monitoring: press clippings, media contact information, and press enquiries
- Compiling and contributing to the staff newsletters
- Supporting PR team events and maintaining strong relationships with all UK departments and the marketing teams.

An ideal candidate would have:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Desirably have some experience in PR
- Have professional experience or a graduate degree
- Have good time management skills.

London £23k

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3060 14/05/08

UK Account Manager - PC Games - London - £Neg + Benefits

My client, is a team of gamers from around the world including France, Italy, Canada and the UK. There aim is to give gamers a way of getting more games for an affordable price over their broadband connection. Now in full European expansion, my client distributes games from the market’s leading publishers; Atari, Dreamcatcher, Eidos, Focus Home Interactive, MC2 Microids, Microsoft Games Studio, Monte Cristo, Nobilis, THQ and UbiSoft

A fantastic opportunity has risen for an exceptional sales professional to be part of the UK expansion. It is essential that the candidate is hungry for success and able to fully maximise all sales and promotional opportunities. It is key that the individual has personal and professional drive in order to achieve the ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities

Represent in a friendly, professional and responsible manner at all times, during both normal working hours and industry events. Maintain exceptional work ethic and adopt and maintain best working practice
Imperative that the account manager has a clear understanding of quarterly sales targets for individual accounts and for the overall business whilst maintaining the required level of profitability.
You will be working closely with channel partners and be responsible for maximising business by presenting new product releases, initiating promotional activity and identifying new areas of opportunity.

Our client are looking for an outstanding account manager with at least 3 years video games sales experience, a great communicator, have excellent presentation skills and an understanding of the online and/ or e-commerce sectors.

London £Neg +bens

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3059 13/05/08

Our client is a games producer that has created several legendary brands since its existence. The company’s European division is currently looking to expand and is looking for enthusiastic people to join their team in the UK.

As Key Account Manager, you will:
- Research and develop new marketing opportunities within the region
- Increase business with both new and existing clients of the firm
- Collect and analyze information in order to report to your superiors and make forecasts about the company’s future economic growth
- Help with portfolio strategy to ensure it reflect well on the company

A profile for the ideal candidate would be one who:
- Has direct marketing, SEO, product lifecycle experience on pan-European websites such as Amazon and Ebay
- Is detail oriented
- Has strong communication skills ( both written and verbal)
- Posesses the capability to give/receive constructive feedback from all employers, clients,etc.
- Has a successful record in related sales areas
- Remains positive and enthusiastic about the gamin industry.

London £40k - £60k + Bonus

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3057 12/05/08

My client, one of the worlds leading Developer/Publishers, is looking for a Brand Manager to take responsibility for strategic planning, developing and executing marketing and promotional campaigns for a collection of software products.

As key member of Brand team, this role contributes to the development of the global brand strategy for the product portfolio, for raising awareness of the brands as exciting and compelling and ensuring their successful delivery to market internationally.

Key responsibilities:

• Contributing to the global brand strategy for the product portfolio - ensuring consistency and brand integrity across all products.
• Ensure strategic positioning of all products within the global market place and to identified target audiences. Raise awareness of the brands to ensure delivery of sales targets globally.
• Set the highest creative standards which ensure that all brand marketing is always exciting and compelling. Ensure delivery of brand strategies for identified brands to demanding timelines.
• Build effective relationships with senior managers in all territories, to deliver marketing materials and solutions which directly support territory marketing campaigns and sales targets.
• Establish a strong foundation of quantitative and qualitative market research to underpin strategic development and test proposals. Ensure the value and purpose of this data is fully utilized across the group.
• Identify requirement for agencies, select and manage to deliver high impact, creative marketing strategies.

Person requirements:

• Currently a Brand Manager with previous, relevant marketing experience and a strong track record in devising and implementing marketing plans.
• Either marketing experience within the computer games market or media sector - deep understanding of the computer games market and target audience, or an experienced marketer with consumer goods background but with a strong interest in the computer games market
• Degree level education or equivalent or similar - with excellent analytical ability.
• Previous strategic marketing experience advantageous.

London £36k + Benefits

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3056 12/05/08

A global home entertainment company, they are about to launch their e-commerce web site across Europe

National Account Manager - Video Games

Our client are a leading international media and entertainment company. Their business divisions span many industries including interactive/online services, cable systems, film studios, home entertainment, television networks and publishing.

Whether measured by quality, popularity or financial results, their divisions are at the top of their categories. They maintain unrivalled reputations for creativity and excellence as they keep people informed, entertained and connected. More than a collection of great brands that are owned under one roof, the businesses strive to gain competitive advantage from opportunities for constructive collaboration.

They are a true global entertainment corporation and are in the process of building a new European games publishing business. Due to their ambitious growth plans they are now recruiting a Sales Representative

The Sales represenative is responsible for understanding all facets of the product, competitive set, and marketing strategies and tactics. They will attend EMEA meetings and industry events and be responsible for communication of forecasts, budgets, and consumer sell-off for his/her accounts. You will work closely alongside trade marketing, merchandising and category management to launch new products and promotions.

Our client are looking for an outstanding National account manager with at least 3 years video games sales experience, 4+ years of overall sales experience you will be a strong communicator, have excellent presentation skills and highly detailed knowledge of the European and local country games business and relationships with key market players


The position would suit an experienced video games sales professional who can see the bigger picture of the opportunity presented by the world’s best known entertainment company.

London £50k + 30% Bonus

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3054 09/05/08

Our client is a wholly owned subsidiary of a Japanese corporation. With an extensive global network they now have over 2,500 employees world-wide.

They are looking for an outstanding candidate to join their small, tight-knit and energetic team in West London.

The position will suit a sales professional with at least 2 years experience in a sales role for a publisher, manufacturer or distributor. The person will need to be proactive, well organised, persuasive, and conscientious, have good attention to detail and work autonomously. They must also have a genuine interest in video games and the video games market.

The Skills & Experience
- Strong relationship building and account management skills
- Strong presentation skills which includes demonstration of product
- Very numerate
- Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Comprehensive video games product knowledge
- Clean Driving licence

Tasks
- Manage the day to day business of our retail and distribution partners
- Presentation and demonstration of new product releases to buyers
- Chasing/tracking customer orders
- Monitoring stock/sell thru of catalogue
- Negotiation and implementation of Trade Marketing activity
- Proactively seek new and back catalogue business opportunities.

West London £DoE

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3053 09/05/08

Digital Marketing Manager – Based London – Salary Negotiable

This is a truly unique opportunity to join one of the world's leading developers & publishers of interactive entertainment software - who develop our products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices.

THE ROLE

-Reporting directly to the Marketing Director for the UK & Ireland, the Digital Marketing Manager is ultimately responsible for the effective planning, selling-in, coordination and timely delivery of all aspects of our digital / online marketing plan.

-They will act as an internal ‘Center of Excellence’ to initially establish and ultimately grow our digital marketing strategy and capabilities across Product Marketing, Trade Marketing and PR. In this respect, they will own the relationship between the UK & Ireland and CEM (Central European Marketing) on all online issues, as well as being the key contact point for our external online agency team (Media Planning & Buying, Creative, Community Management).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

-In conjunction with the Marketing Director, develop, sell-in, deliver and optimize an overall Digital Marketing Strategy for the UK & Ireland across our portfolio of games titles and brand initiatives
- Work closely with each respective Product Marketing Manager, PR Manager and Trade Marketing Manager to ensure that all budgets assigned for Digital / Online Marketing are maximized to meet our specified marketing objectives and deliver against our sell-in / through targets
- Maintain an ongoing knowledge of the developments in digital / online marketing practices, tactics and tools; educate the team to ensure that best practices are being applied throughout all our marketing and PR activities
- Manage Online Product Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Online Community Marketing, Website Management, Email Marketing, Online Trade Marketing

KEY COMPETENCIES

-Graduate calibre with solid experience of and expertise in all aspects of digital / online marketing, with an excellent knowledge of the latest developments in this space
- Proven track record in delivering impactful and effective digital marketing campaigns utilizing a mix of media and mechanics
- Experience of working in a fast-paced hi-tech or new media industry, preferably computer and video games
- Proven relationship-building ability essential, ideally within a multi-layered International environment
- Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills are critical in this role
-Ability to handle large workloads and deliver appropriate materials /activity on time


BENEFITS

- Competitive basic salary
- Discretionary Annual Bonus on achievement of set objectives
- Pension
- Private Health Care
- Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
- Income Protection / Long Term Sickness Insurance
- 25 days holiday
- Long Term Incentive Plan and opportunity to participate in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan.

London £Neg

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3050 08/05/08

This global developer and publisher of games SW across many platforms has its HQ in NY but also has Sales and Mktg subsidiaries across Europe .

Our client is looking to recruit a talented individual to serve as an International Sales Manager and drive revenue for the company. You will be creating licensing agreements with contacts in various countries.

Responsibilities:
- Expanding the product portfolio through discovering new licensing opportunities
- Collecting contacts for manufacturing, localisation, and co-promotional partners
- Keeping up with all licensing rules and the localisation process
- Managing accounts across various territories
- Analyzing these accounts and making forecasts and marketing plans based on collected information

An ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in international business
- A background in licensing agreements
- An urge to travel for your job
- Knowledge of all Microsoft office applications
- A self-driven and proactive attitude.

South West London £40k

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3052 08/05/08

Datascope are now recruiting for one of the most talked about new projects in the games industry. One of the worlds biggest entertainment brands is now building a world beating games division, and is looking for a world beating marketing team to match. A pivotal role within this team will be the Trade Marketing Manager for the UK.

We are looking for a truly exceptional individual with a well established and proven record of high achievement in the UK games market. You will be expected to employ your impressive industry network to drive the new business straight to the top, be it working with 1st or 3rd party produced titles.

We would welcome applications both from those currently in a similar role within an established games company, or from candidates at senior product manager level looking to make their next big career move.

In return we offer the opportunity to join the hottest new team in the business and become part of one of the biggest stories in games. With this comes unrivalled career opportunity, plus the unique opportunity to expand your experience in other parts of our clients business, such as film.

London £45k + Benefits

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3047 02/05/08

Channel Marketing Executive- Video Games - Southeast UK - £25k

Our client, a leading international developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products, is recruiting energetic staff for its UK offices. This company offers a competitive environment recruiting some of the best talents in the industry. Emphasizing innovation and a high standard of quality, our client consistently produces games that have become well-established brands worldwide

Working closely with the channel marketing manager, this position is available for all applicants who have at least two years of experience in retail. Our client provides some of the biggest brand names in the video game industry, so there is great opportunity and experience in helping to promote their products.
Responsibilities include:
- Management of the promotional processes
- Bringing innovative ideas to the team
- Management of trade market activity for several accounts

Applicants who are creative, able to multi-task, and strong-willed are encouraged to apply.

South East £25k

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3046 02/05/08

Our client is a rapidly growing videogame publisher with offices worldwide. Publishing successful interactive entertainment software for a variety of hardware platforms, this company has made record sales in the past few years. They are looking to consistently become one of the top publishers in the industry and are looking to recruit strong talent.

As the export Sales and Marketing Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing account information so that the company can make accurate forecasts and objectives.

Responsibilities include:
- Work with distributor to find financial opportunities and maximise sales
- Ensuring that street dates are met by the company
- Maintain as well as enhance the company’s business terms by evaluating areas such as: trade terms, account activity, overall stock control,etc.
- Give full presentations to partners on products and their strategies in order to keep them well informed

A successful applicant will:
- Hold a graduate degree
- Have strong written and verbal skills
- Be Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Have experience in the games industry
- Knowledge of the European economy and marketplace
- Multilingual candidates are a plus.

South East £33k + Bonus + Benefits

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3039

UK Trade Marketing Manager
Reporting to UK Marketing Director

Fantastic opportunity to join one of the worlds most successful publishers of interactive software, games for all console, PC and wireless platforms.

Key Responsibilities

# Reporting to the UK Marketing Director, working closely with the UK marketing team and the UK sales team to manage UK trade marketing strategy and execution.
# Maximise retail presence in the UK through creating, implementing and monitoring effective title by title, quarterly and annual marketing strategies with leading UK specialist, generalist and independent retailers.
# Manage the UK trade marketing budget.
# Build and maintain relationships with retail marketing and retail buying staff and work alongside UK sales and marketing to leverage all sales opportunities with effective trade marketing activity.
# Manage any external agencies, devise and manage a comprehensive trade marketing compliance strategy in the UK to ensure that activity is implemented to a satisfactory standard.
# Continually monitor facings and stock levels at retail – communicating on a consistent basis to the sales team where opportunities exist to generate re-orders.
# Explore potential for permanent facings in both national and independent retail sectors as briefed by the UK Marketing Director. Within this explore specific platform strategies such as permanent GBA bays etc.
# Manage POS requirements, delivery and costs on a timely basis.
# Be the key point of contact for all retail marketing contacts
# Carry out post mortem reports on trade marketing effectiveness vs. sales performance on a title and/or account basis.

Key Competencies

# Graduate calibre and ideally already working at this level within the games industry.
# Solid experience in retail marketing is essential and experience in the video games industry would be preferred.
# Ideally would have existing contacts within the games / entertainment arena with the ability to forge new relationships.
# Good negotiation and organisation skills are essential.
# Computer literate with proven experience of Excel and PowerPoint essential.
# Ability to handle large workloads and deliver appropriate materials/activity on time
# Must work well within a team but have the ability to think on their feet and work under their own initiative
# A keen interest in entertainment software or new media technology is desirable

Benefits

# Competitive basic salary
# Pension
# Stock options
# Discretionary Annual Bonus on achievement of set objectives
# Private Health Care
# Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
# Income Protection / Long Term Sickness Insurance
# 25 days holiday
# Long Term Incentive Plan
# Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
# Reduced cost membership of Gym (1 minute’s walk from office).

London £high plus benefits

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3040

National Account Manager - Video Games - Surrey - £45k + Benefits

My client, publisher of one of the worlds most well-known games, is now seeking an experienced National Account Manager.

A fantastic opportunity has risen for an exceptional sales professional to be part of one of the UK’s most successful publisher/developer of interactive computer games. It is essential that the candidate is hungry for success and able to fully maximize all sales and promotional opportunities. It is key that the individual has personal and professional drive in order to achieve the ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities

Represent in a friendly, professional and responsible manner at all times, during both normal working hours and industry events. Maintain exceptional work ethic and adopt and maintain best working practice
Imperative that the account manager has a clear understanding of quarterly sales targets for individual accounts and for the overall business whilst maintaining the required level of profitability.

The National Account Manager is responsible for understanding all facets of the product, competitive set, and marketing strategies and tactics. They will attend EMEA meetings and industry events and be responsible for communication of forecasts, budgets, and consumer sell-off for his/her accounts. You will work closely alongside trade marketing, merchandising and category management to launch new products and promotions.

Ensure that each customer is visited regularly and that full minutes of the meeting are supplied back to the customer, marketing and UK sales support within 72 hours .

Our client are looking for an outstanding National account manager with at least 3 years video games sales experience, 4+ years of overall sales experience you will be a strong communicator, have excellent presentation skills and highly detailed knowledge of the European and local country games business and relationships with key market players

The position would suit an experienced video games sales professional who can see the bigger picture of the opportunity presented by the world’s best known entertainment company.

Based South West London £45k + Benefits

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3034

Premier publisher, marketer & developer of proprietary and licensed video game software for a variety of hardware platforms.

Our client is searching for a marketing manager that is genuinely interested in sales and thrives on creating strong relationships with both clients and colleagues alike. As a manager, you will be responsible for reaching company goals and acquiring key accounts. You will need to be able and willing to work with account budgets and producing various analytical calculations in order to present to your superiors.

Other key responsibilities include:
- Creating marketing materials with your marketing teams
- Putting on workshops internally for the marketing staff
- Providing an analysis of the companies opportunities and threats on a regular basis
- Aligning your activities with the marketing strategy of the company
An ideal candidate will have:
- A Relevant Education
- 3-5 Years of experience
- A creative mind, open to new ideas and an ability to continually analyze and assess opportunities for the company
- A proactive and ambitious attitude
- Excellent multi-tasking skills.

Denmark £40k

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3026

Premier publisher, marketer & developer of proprietary and licensed video game software for a variety of hardware platforms.

PR Manager

As a PR Manager, you will be coordinating and delivering all of the PR Activities in a timely manner. You will work alongside the General Manager and help to oversee all consumer PR activity as well as delivering all information and assets to the PR agency in order to ensure that the agency follows our client’s PR strategy.

Other responsibilities include:

- Contributing ideas that may help increase positive PR for the European sector
- Monitoring the budget and making sure all finances are in order
- Coordinating media events for the European and Global teams
- Managing the sales team
- Setting and achieving target goals with your marketing team

Our client requires an applicant to have:

- An adequate amount of experience in PR ( preferably the video games industry)
- Experience with PR event planning and campaigns across several media sectors
- Strong organizational and excellent communication skills
- Experience managing and producing budgets
- Positive attitude with natural leadership qualities.

Denmark £Neg

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3027

Product Manager - Games

Reporting Line: Head of Marketing
Location: Midlands

Description:

The Product Manager will be Product champion for Sport and Lifestyle titles for the client. Working closely with Brand management to understand the overall strategic direction for products, the Product Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the Product Marketing Plan including initial and ongoing forecasting, driving the P&L and developing marketing plans including specific strategies for Media, Online, PR and Retail. The Product Manager will work closely with the Development and Production departments to adhere to relevant timelines, liaising with UK sales and international distributor/publishing partners to achieve the commercial goals of each title.


Person Specification:
Experience of working as product manager or similar marketing role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (especially PowerPoint)
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
Experience of launching triple A titles
Proven experience of working with production teams
Passion for video games
Experience of conducting presentations.

Midlands £30k

Contact: Geoff Ref: 3008

Our client is a wholly owned subsidiary of a Japanese corporation. With an extensive global network they now have over 2,500 employees world-wide.

They are looking for an outstanding candidate to join their small, tight-knit and energetic team in West London.

The position will suit a sales professional with at least 2 years experience in a sales role for a publisher, manufacturer or distributor. The person will need to be proactive, well organised, persuasive, and conscientious, have good attention to detail and work autonomously. They must also have a genuine interest in video games and the video games market.

The Skills & Experience
- Strong relationship building and account management skills
- Strong presentation skills which includes demonstration of product
- Very numerate
- Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Comprehensive video games product knowledge
- Clean Driving licence

Tasks
- Manage the day to day business of our retail and distribution partners
- Presentation and demonstration of new product releases to buyers
- Chasing/tracking customer orders
- Monitoring stock/sell thru of catalogue
- Negotiation and implementation of Trade Marketing activity
- Proactively seek new and back catalogue business opportunities.

West London £DoE

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2996

Business Partnerships Manager Europe - Based London - Salary - Neg

Our Client is the leading provider of casual online and PC games, and Game Center solutions for web-site Publishers across the globe. It currently provides Game Center solutions for over 100 leading web-sites world-wide and reaches over hundreds of million gamers every month. Leading web-sites continue to partner with our client and desire the Game Center solution to increase traffic, customer loyalty, and revenue.

Our Client offers an exciting growth opportunity for an experienced Account Manager to join the Business Partnership Team.
The primary responsibility in this role is to interface and develop strong relationships with partners and work closely with them on strategies and deployment of various promotions and programs to increase traffic, improve user experience, and maximize revenue from the Game Center. This position reports directly to the Director of European Operations.

The successful candidate will be a self-starting results oriented individual passionate and proficient in online marketing and online user experience. The candidate will work with various internal departments, analytical data, and promotions, and leverage their expertise to recommend various marketing and promotions and follow through to deployment and execution.

London Neg

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2980

Product Manager - Games

Reporting Line: Head of Marketing
Location: Midlands

Description:

The Product Manager will be Product champion for Sport and Lifestyle titles for the client. Working closely with Brand management to understand the overall strategic direction for products, the Product Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the Product Marketing Plan including initial and ongoing forecasting, driving the P&L and developing marketing plans including specific strategies for Media, Online, PR and Retail. The Product Manager will work closely with the Development and Production departments to adhere to relevant timelines, liaising with UK sales and international distributor/publishing partners to achieve the commercial goals of each title.


Person Specification:
Experience of working as product manager or similar marketing role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (especially PowerPoint)
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
Experience of launching triple A titles
Proven experience of working with production teams
Passion for video games
Experience of conducting presentations.

Midlands £30k

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2981

Product Manager - Games

Reporting Line: Head of Marketing
Location: Midlands

Description:

The Product Manager will be Product champion for Sport and Lifestyle titles for the client. Working closely with Brand management to understand the overall strategic direction for products, the Product Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the Product Marketing Plan including initial and ongoing forecasting, driving the P&L and developing marketing plans including specific strategies for Media, Online, PR and Retail. The Product Manager will work closely with the Development and Production departments to adhere to relevant timelines, liaising with UK sales and international distributor/publishing partners to achieve the commercial goals of each title.


Person Specification:
Experience of working as product manager or similar marketing role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (especially PowerPoint)
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
Experience of launching triple A titles
Proven experience of working with production teams
Passion for video games
Experience of conducting presentations.

Midlands £30k

Contact: James Ref: 2960

UK Trade Marketing Manager
Reporting to UK Marketing Director

Fantastic opportunity to join one of the worlds most successful publishers of interactive software, games for all console, PC and wireless platforms.

Key Responsibilities

# Reporting to the UK Marketing Director, working closely with the UK marketing team and the UK sales team to manage UK trade marketing strategy and execution.
# Maximise retail presence in the UK through creating, implementing and monitoring effective title by title, quarterly and annual marketing strategies with leading UK specialist, generalist and independent retailers.
# Manage the UK trade marketing budget.
# Build and maintain relationships with retail marketing and retail buying staff and work alongside UK sales and marketing to leverage all sales opportunities with effective trade marketing activity.
# Manage any external agencies, devise and manage a comprehensive trade marketing compliance strategy in the UK to ensure that activity is implemented to a satisfactory standard.
# Continually monitor facings and stock levels at retail – communicating on a consistent basis to the sales team where opportunities exist to generate re-orders.
# Explore potential for permanent facings in both national and independent retail sectors as briefed by the UK Marketing Director. Within this explore specific platform strategies such as permanent GBA bays etc.
# Manage POS requirements, delivery and costs on a timely basis.
# Be the key point of contact for all retail marketing contacts
# Carry out post mortem reports on trade marketing effectiveness vs. sales performance on a title and/or account basis.

Key Competencies

# Graduate calibre and ideally already working at this level within the games industry.
# Solid experience in retail marketing is essential and experience in the video games industry would be preferred.
# Ideally would have existing contacts within the games / entertainment arena with the ability to forge new relationships.
# Good negotiation and organisation skills are essential.
# Computer literate with proven experience of Excel and PowerPoint essential.
# Ability to handle large workloads and deliver appropriate materials/activity on time
# Must work well within a team but have the ability to think on their feet and work under their own initiative
# A keen interest in entertainment software or new media technology is desirable

Benefits

# Competitive basic salary
# Pension
# Stock options
# Discretionary Annual Bonus on achievement of set objectives
# Private Health Care
# Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
# Income Protection / Long Term Sickness Insurance
# 25 days holiday
# Long Term Incentive Plan
# Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
# Reduced cost membership of Gym (1 minute’s walk from office).

Surrey £high plus benefits

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2942

The UK’s leading consultancy for games and new media recruitment. We are bright, innovative, casually dressed and have fun. We have won the Develop award for "Best Recruitment Service" for two years now - an unprecedented achievement. Our requirement now is for an intelligent assistant to work along side one of the Senior Consultants in the games industry. The successful applicant will be a recent graduate with probably a year’s experience in either sales, media or secretarial work. He or she will possess:

- A switched-on and positive approach;
- A good academic record;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Good computer literacy;

In return we offer:

- A generous salary package;
- Good career prospects;
- The chance to work in a happy environment as part of a dynamic young team.

West End London £19-24k

Contact: sarah Ref: 25632

Datascope is the UK’s leading consultancy for games and digital media recruitment. We have offices in London's smart West End and Chicago, state of the art computer systems and a well-established client and candidate base. We are bright, innovative, casually dressed and have fun. We have also won the Develop award for "Best Recruitment Service" for two years now - an unprecedented achievement.

We are now looking for an experienced recruitment consultant. You will concentrate on games producer and project manager roles. You should be an excellent relationship builder who can develop and maintain relationships with clients and candidates in order to maintain our number one position. The successful candidate will inherit an established client base with many exclusive and managed recruitment agreements with games companies such as Sony, Bizarre Creations, Juice... So joining us represents a terrific career move. We will reward you well with an uncapped commission structure. These is a position resulting from the reluctant departure of a long standing employee. You should have 1-2 years' experience and a record of success.

London High basic and commission

Contact: Julien Ref: 2940

Premier publisher, marketer & developer of proprietary and licensed video game software for a variety of hardware platforms.

Senior PR Manager - 12 Month Contract - Neg

This is a truly unique opportunity to join one of the world's leading developers & publishers of interactive entertainment software . We develop our products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the UK Marketing Director with a dotted line to the Head of European PR the Senior PR Manager is ultimately responsible for the effective planning, co-ordination and timely delivery of PR activities in all areas of the UK and Export Media. Directly managing a team of two UK PR Managers, the Senior PR Manager has complete ownership of the UK PR plan for all titles across the core and kids gaming portfolios.

Continue the success of the UK PR’s intern placement program and ensure the best possible candidate is appointed on an annual basis. Oversee all UK consumer PR activity across the relevant product portfolio via the management of retained consumer PR agency. Ensuring they are briefed in a timely fashion and have all assets and other deliverables they require to deliver on the agreed consumer PR strategy.

Key Competencies

Substantial PR experience in the video-games industry the successful candidate will have worked across a wide variety of properties and across all hardware systems.

Able to demonstrate a solid understanding and experience of working with both original and licensed properties. This should include projects in both the kids/family sector as well as core gaming market.

Proven at co-ordinating integrated PR campaigns across specialist, consumer and trade media sectors. Well trained in managing a large portfolio to good effect and taking a holistic approach to product line-up.

Excellent communication skills are essential. The ability to demonstrate products internally and externally is an essential function of the role. A real team leader, the successful candidate will have an excellent track record of managing and driving a successful PR team. A strong and pro-active communicator the individual will be proven at building effective relationships with all customers.

London £high plus benefits

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2931

Job Description - Job Description – Temporary PR consultant

Based at our offices in the South East and reporting to the Head of UK PR the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the online PR activities of one of the games industry’s leading videogames publishers and developers across a diverse portfolio of market leading titles. In addition to providing a supporting role for both specialist print and lifestyle campaigns they will become an evangelist for the company within the gaming press with a particular focus on online media, while leading pioneering and creative campaigns for its brands, games and internal development studios.

Success in this role is reliant upon excellent communication, organization, attention to detail and interpersonal skills,


Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute UK online PR plans for product launch and retention campaigns
- Manage day to day relationships and communication with all UK online media to position the company and its development partners as producers of industry leading games
- Proactively pursue coverage at news, preview and review stages on all titles
- Ensure our incorporation into broader industry features in addition to the generation and execution of creative feature ideas giving the company’s games stand-out presence across the web
- Collate internal coverage reports for online and specialist interest print media
- Responsible for compiling local press releases, news packages, asset discs and other press materials
- May also be required to organize and attend UK or overseas press events, media tours and/or product demonstrations.


Requirements:

- Experience working in Public Relations at a management level or relevant journalistic experience
- Experience of working in, or a substantial knowledge of, the games industry
- Experience of managing relationships with the press preferred
- Must be a keen gamer
- Fluent in English
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- An ability to multitask and prioritise work effectively is essential
- Must be prepared to travel and possess a valid passport and driving license

Package:

- The Company is offering a three month temporary contract with the possibility of an extension at the end of this.
- The position will be based at the company’s offices.

South East £25k - £30k Pro rata

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2935

Job Specification

Product Manager - London

Position details: This fast growing division has big ambitions – we need a dynamic professional who want to make an immediate impact. The position would suit a marketer who is capable of delivering the high standards expected of the world’s biggest entertainment company.

Responsibilities:

Publishing Product Management
- Working with European group: Asset management & creation, material approvals, etc. to UK market requirements.
- Agency management for creative, media, event and promotional activities
- Approving third party created materials from licensee, retailers and partners following company and brand guidelines
Marketing Programme Planning & Implementation
Working with the Marketing and PR Managers from 12-9 months in advance of street dates:

- Create marketing plans for new console and PC products, such as Disney’s High School Musical, Disney Princess, Turok, Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Also for backlist ranges such as Disney on the Go.
- Ensure the accurate implementation of advertising and promotional programmes across all media
- Retail focused management of trade budgets, POS, catalogues and presentations to maximize the sell-in process and optimize retail marketing initiatives
- Working with the divisions of the WDC to ensure “shareholder value” for BVG and other divisions.

- Asset, information and marketing assistance to Australian and South African territory offices
Company/Product Representation
- Ensure increased activity and awareness of DIS in the industry, company and other environments
- Present products and represent DIS to internal and external audiences

Education: Degree level or equivalent, plus Marketing qualification.
Professional Experience:
Ideally video games industry experience.
Entertainment experience very useful
Additional Information
Strong presentation skills essential
Fast moving environment requires flexibility and great organization skills
Hands-on approach essential.
Self starter, enthusiastic, persuasive.

London £35k + Benefits

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2938

Digital Marketing Manager – Based Surrey – Salary Negotiable


This is a truly unique opportunity to join one of the world's leading developers & publishers of interactive entertainment software - who develop our products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices.

THE ROLE

-Reporting directly to the Marketing Director for the UK & Ireland, the Digital Marketing Manager is ultimately responsible for the effective planning, selling-in, coordination and timely delivery of all aspects of our digital / online marketing plan.

-They will act as an internal ‘Center of Excellence’ to initially establish and ultimately grow our digital marketing strategy and capabilities across Product Marketing, Trade Marketing and PR. In this respect, they will own the relationship between the UK & Ireland and CEM (Central European Marketing) on all online issues, as well as being the key contact point for our external online agency team (Media Planning & Buying, Creative, Community Management).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

-In conjunction with the Marketing Director, develop, sell-in, deliver and optimize an overall Digital Marketing Strategy for the UK & Ireland across our portfolio of games titles and brand initiatives
- Work closely with each respective Product Marketing Manager, PR Manager and Trade Marketing Manager to ensure that all budgets assigned for Digital / Online Marketing are maximized to meet our specified marketing objectives and deliver against our sell-in / through targets
- Maintain an ongoing knowledge of the developments in digital / online marketing practices, tactics and tools; educate the team to ensure that best practices are being applied throughout all our marketing and PR activities
- Manage Online Product Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Online Community Marketing, Website Management, Email Marketing, Online Trade Marketing

KEY COMPETENCIES

-Graduate calibre with solid experience of and expertise in all aspects of digital / online marketing, with an excellent knowledge of the latest developments in this space
- Proven track record in delivering impactful and effective digital marketing campaigns utilizing a mix of media and mechanics
- Experience of working in a fast-paced hi-tech or new media industry, preferably computer and video games
- Proven relationship-building ability essential, ideally within a multi-layered International environment
- Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills are critical in this role
-Ability to handle large workloads and deliver appropriate materials /activity on time


BENEFITS

- Competitive basic salary
- Discretionary Annual Bonus on achievement of set objectives
- Pension
- Private Health Care
- Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
- Income Protection / Long Term Sickness Insurance
- 25 days holiday
- Long Term Incentive Plan and opportunity to participate in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan.

Surrey Neg

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2937

My client is a leading developer and global publisher of mobile entertainment.

They are looking to appoint a talented Product Manager to join our Marketing team and to support the Category Marketing Manager with the successful execution of their Mobile product marketing strategies throughout the EMEA region.

Key duties will include:

- Procurement, management and responsibility for all product assets delivery, by liaison with EMEA and US Production & Marketing personnel i.e. asset game packs (screenshots, logos trailers, artwork, manage text translations) for marketing descriptions.

- Working with the Category Marketing Manager to define and develop Product Marketing & Positioning plans for all game releases on a number of high profile game titles.

- Implementation of marketing campaigns in local territories working closely with the Category Marketing Manager and Territory Managers.

- Coordinating with the in-house designer and media agency to implement all media campaigns across EMEA.

- Managing approvals of third party promotional materials featuring licensed products.

- Maintaining a database of mobile games (title, descriptions, genre, publisher, year) to use for product marketing plans and green light submissions. Tracking of ELSPA download charts.

- Assisting team with product Green Light process, working closely with production, sales and product managers and as well as US licensing team for creation of Green Light documents.

London £40k

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2929

This is the European Head Office of a global entertainment giant.

Key Responsibilities
- Development of the Service marketing strategy including research, objectives and measurements
- Delivery of a Marketing Plan
- Delivery of subscriber, churn and revenue targets
- Ensuring creative executions meet legal and brand guidelines
- Execution of all consumer communications for the Service
- Management of suppliers including Creative, Digital, Media, PR, and Research agencies
- Reporting and relationship management with stakeholders and developing good understanding and insight into both brands
- Control of marketing budget including financial reporting and systems management

Skills Required
- A strong marketing background with digital experience and a flair for developing engaging communications
- Ability to deliver on sales and churn targets
- A good commercial sense, with P&L experience
- A good knowledge and significant experience of working within a CRM environment
- The ability to be self-starting, highly organised and focussed
- A natural problem-solving mentality with the resilience to overcome obstacles and find creative solutions to problems
- Good communication and relationship skills; the ability to manage and mediate the objectives of different stakeholders as well as brief and lead the agency team effectively

Candidate Requirements:
- Experience in the games, entertainment, mobile or ISP industry is a must. This individual must have a good understanding of the sector and the target audiences.
- Given the focus of the business will be the sale of video via a media rich website, experience in web publishing and/or internet retailing would be preferred.

London £40k

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2933

This is the European Head Office of a global entertainment giant. The UK's largest games developer and publisher, this company has 5 UK studios and 6 branches abroad. Growth over the last 2 years means that 800 staff now achieve a turnover of £150million from some of the biggest titles in the business.

Our Client are looking for an experienced On-line Marketer to fill a key and exciting within the OM team.

The main objective of the position is to manage and lead the Portal within Online Marketing to develop, execute and drive the Online Marketing portal and content strategies. Working with internal stakeholders, primarily Brand and Software Product Managers, Online Campaign Producers, Business Operations and IT Development, you’ll be responsible for defining and shaping central online marketing requirements for playstation.com and also for online performance and quality. You will ensure the team are adequately trained and that learning from web traffic and user online behaviour is continuously fed back into the strategy.

You will be responsible for leadership and management of numerous concurrent portal and online workstreams developed by both internal and external teams.

In depth experience of New Media, entertainment and games are all essential. Project management and leadership skills are also a must, as is a proactive attitude and strong communication skills.

London £45k + Benefits, Car Allowance

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2932

This is a wholly owned subsidiary of a Japanese corporation. With an extensive global network they now have over 2,500 employees world-wide. This division is dedicated to meeting the needs of its home markets whilst keeping the company in touch with the European pulse. With considerable investment in research and development coupled with a cutting edge knowledge of IT ensure that they continue to release some of the most unique and challenging games in the industry.


They are looking for an outstanding candidate to join their small, tight-knit and energetic team in West London.

The position will suit a sales professional with at least 2 years experience in a sales role for a publisher, manufacturer or distributor. The person will need to be proactive, well organised, persuasive, and conscientious, have good attention to detail and work autonomously. They must also have a genuine interest in video games and the video games market.

The Skills & Experience
- Strong relationship building and account management skills
- Strong presentation skills which includes demonstration of product
- Very numerate
- Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Comprehensive video games product knowledge
- Clean Driving licence

Tasks
- Manage the day to day business of our retail and distribution partners
- Presentation and demonstration of new product releases to buyers
- Chasing/tracking customer orders
- Monitoring stock/sell thru of catalogue
- Negotiation and implementation of Trade Marketing activity
- Proactively seek new and back catalogue business opportunities.

London £30k + Bonus

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2927

Account Coordinator - Mobile Games - German Speaker - £26k + Benefits

Our Client is the mobile arm of the creator of video games legends PAC-MAN, Ridge Racer, Tekken, Soul Calibur, Ace Combat, Time Crisis is hiring!

As part of the continuing internal expansion of my client's Networks Europe, there is an urgent need for a dynamic and commercially minded Mobile Games Account Coordinator.

Based in London with the Sales & Marketing Team, you will be responsible for ensuring a good communication flow with NBNE’s customers including mobile network operators Vodafone, T-Mobile, Orange, O2, and technology partners in the EMEA region. There will be an opportunity to supervise these accounts in the future if the AM/AC shows strong added value and team building capabilities.

The role will be reporting to the Head of Sales & Marketing.

The candidate must be a native German speaker.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

Proven experience and understanding of the mobile and new media industry, with a keen interest in cutting-edge technology and the digital economy

Passion for gaming across all platforms

A sharp eye for details, altogether with outstanding skills for time-management

A creative thinker, able to devise and negotiate promotions and deals that are attractive to NBNE’s partners, thereby increasing sales of the NBNE mobile gaming portfolio

Candidates of particular interest will be those that can demonstrate a thorough understanding of the dynamics of the mobile gaming marketplace and can propose and undertake a course of action that will allow NBNE to outperform the competition.

London £26k + Benefits

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2928

Our Client is the world’s leading distributor and publisher of casual online and PC games, and custom game solutions across a variety of platforms. It provides it’s industry standard game center solution to over 100+ leading web-sites world-wide reaching over 75 million gamers. Our client offers integrated advertising options including traditional IAB advertising options, rich media, video ads, integrated sponsorships, and more.

Seeking "super stars" hungry to be part of the exciting growing "casual game" market.

The role is for an individual who will be responsible for building, growing, and managing online advertising and sponsorships sales for the Southwest U.S. territory.

Responsibilities:

- Sell online advertising and sponsorships, including rich media solutions, video ads, & integrated ad packages on the Game Center solution across the network of partner sites.
- Strategically identify, prioritize and approach prospects and opportunities in the territory.
- Establish and maintain professional/personal relationships with key decision makers and a robust account pipeline by conducting high volume face to face sales calls.
- Determine goals, needs, and marketing initiatives/objectives of territory and individual clients and prospects to craft “effective” proposals and presentations.
- Close new business, and maintain and upsell existing relationships to generate revenue exceeding budget.
- Craft creative & compelling ad packages to win deals.
- Respond to RFP’s, develop original ideas and solutions, and negotiate highest CPM’s to maximize revenue.
- Conduct regular analysis and forecast of territory
- Effectively work with internal departments including ad operations and production to assure execution and optimization of commitments.
- Communicate account leads, planning activities, proposal status and sales successes to management and other departments.

Qualifications of an ideal candidate:
- Minimum of 5 years media sales experience and minimum of 2 years online advertising sales experience.
- Minimum of 1+ year outside sales experience.
- BA/BS College degree.
- Existing relationships with marketers of consumer goods, entertainment, and/or women’s products & services.
- Exceptional communication, presentation and sales closing skills.
- High energy and self-motivated with experience working in a fast paced sales environment.

London £55K + Bonus

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2936

National Account Manager - Video Games - Surrey

Our Client is a leading international video games publisher based in the US. They have grown into an industry giant and have become one of the fastest growing/market leading publishers in the world.

As a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for numerous console platforms including Playstation 2 & 3, Nintendo Wii, and Xbox 360 as well as PC and Wireless Devices, our client is recruiting an industry experienced National Accounts Mgr

A fantastic opportunity has risen for an exceptional sales professional to be part of one of the UK’s most successful publisher/developer of interactive computer games. It is essential that the candidate is hungry for success and able to fully maximize all sales and promotional opportunities. It is key that the individual has personal and professional drive in order to achieve the ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities

Represent in a friendly, professional and responsible manner at all times, during both normal working hours and industry events. Maintain exceptional work ethic and adopt and maintain best working practice
Imperative that the account manager has a clear understanding of quarterly sales targets for individual accounts and for the overall business whilst maintaining the required level of profitability.

Effective upward reporting of financial data to line manager, and ensure that all relevant information is shared in order to effectively manage business expectations
Present quarterly business plans to retail and review weekly to make any applicable changes to the forecasts whilst informing marketing and finance of changes.

Stock and sales reports for each customer are obtained and checked on a weekly basis (Mondays/Tuesday) and all revenue opportunities are exploited and issues highlighted.

Ensure that each customer is visited regularly and that full minutes of the meeting are supplied back to the customer, marketing and UK sales support within 72 hours .

All orders received from retail must be accompanied by correct paperwork. Price needs to be verified with the applicable account manager prior to being processed with any exceptions to normal trading terms being signed off by Sales Director/Manager .

Paperwork must be raised and signoff obtained for all price protection, returns (both mint & faulty) marketing activity or T&C changes.
All orders placed with Operations must be accompanied with the correct paperwork showing retail breakdown and buffer stocks.

Any price protection, mint return, faulty return or marketing request received from retail should be acknowledged and actioned within 5 working days.
Ensure all retail orders for new release products are received at least 2 weeks prior to launch so that street dates are met.

london £40k + Bonus

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2919

UK National Account Manager

We are looking for a UK Nation al Account Manager to join our sales team. This is key role with responsibility for the companies sales of computer and video game software direct to national accounts, independent retailers and distributors.

The role will combine being office based with customer visits. Our UK office is located in London. The candidate will require their own car for which a business mileage is paid.

The successful candidate will be someone who can build strong relationships with our customers and maximise sales and handle administrative processes.

Skills & Experience:
- Results orientated
- Strong relationship-building and account management skills
- Numerate
- Administratively strong
- A good negotiator
- Strong presentation skills which includes both demonstration of product and presentation by PowerPoint
- Clean driving licence

The successful candidate will ideally be educated to degree level and have the ability to use software such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

We will consider all levels of experience from a recent graduate with the correct skill set to an experienced sales professional from within the games industry.

A competitive remuneration package is offered, including:
Pension (after 3 months service), discretionary annual bonus, profit sharing.

London £35,000

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2916

Online Marketing Manager - £35k + Benefits
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Head Of Digital Marketing UK

The Online Marketing Manager (OMM) is responsible for managing and implementing overall and product-centric websites, web promotional and community strategies for the UK.

Directly managing a local web/community team, the OMM works closely with the UK Brand, PR and Sales departments, the EMEA Digital & Relationship Marketing department, and reports directly to the UK Head Of Digital Marketing, ensuring a coordinated online strategy spanning community/social networking and customer support, online PR, advertising and promotion.

The role specifically involves setting a definable list of objectives and strategies for all main products, for maintaining my clients overall brand integrity online and implementing the company’s brand decisions – ensuring that these objectives are met, both personally and by direct reports.

Scope includes managing and innovating extensive catalogue of websites and forums, working with third party sites including platform holders and media, creating online promotions & partnerships, and organizing or supporting events involving enthusiast gamers. The OMM will also be expected to contribute significantly to the overall creative process of the marketing department, especially in relation to online advertisements, virals and promotions.

In addition, the OMM acts as a contact for community orientated websites to ensure that they have the latest assets and updates, are provided with code for review, have access to preview events, and generally works closely with the PR department.

Surrey £35k + Benefits

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2930

A Japanese games publisher and manufacturer Our client is the acknowledged worldwide leader in the creation of interactive entertainment. Our client has sold more than one billion video games worldwide, more than 40 percent of American households own one this companies console.


Job Title: Sales Coordinator


JOB PURPOSE:

You will work closely with all the Account Handling team to support their administrative and co-ordination tasks to improve service to our customers by e mail and telephone thus freeing up quality time for the sales managers to concentrate on driving incremental sales. You will be the second point of call in circumstances when relevant Account Managers are unavailable for both sales accounts and agencies.

KEY TASKS:

1. Diary management and customer interface
As ‘first base’ for incoming calls you will improve our ability to respond to customers by working closely with the Account handling team on the following:
-Groupwise calendars
- Holiday planning
- Customer contact details

2. Account/Customer Requests
By liaising with Account managers, other UK colleagues and relevant agencies you will provide support to the Account handling team in the following areas
- Assets Management (artwork / images/ pack shots / burning cd’s)
- Providing relevant retail release schedules / bar codes / Update price lists to customers
- Interactive pod communication / removals / status
- Support Trade & Marketing Manager regarding POS requests
- Ad hoc requests


3. Communication
Under the direction of the Sales Director you will manage the retail communication of the following:
- Provide a Monthly Sales pack including retail analysis (work closely with Systems
-Trade Analyst in regards to sales figures, YOY comparisons, and ROI of trade marketing campaigns)
- Adapting and sending trade relevant press announcements once approved by European / UK PR
- Invitations to UK presentations / events / conferences / hotel bookings (coordinate with PA)
- Assume the team champion role for weekly Communications meetings on behalf of the sales team
- Confirming retail meetings and strategy meeting dates, times, venues where appropriate
- Fielding calls and informing sales managers of urgent matters arising


4. Trading Support
Under the direction of the Sales Director but working closely with the sales managers you will support the sales team by taking on administrative challenges to make the sales team more effective, including the following:
- Weekly catch up meetings with Account Managers – monitoring of account’s trade marketing calendar.
- Completing customer product specification forms/Due Diligence Forms
- Organising and policing customer product samples
- Input- report monitoring of the RDA process where authorized by the Account handling team
- Collating and filing retailer trade marketing campaign material for archive
- Reporting – sharing weekly tabloid press activity through Thompson International
- Reporting – sharing retailer web activities where appropriate


SKILLS REQUIRED:

Critical Skills:

- A team player who enjoys multi tasking
- Mature minded individual
- Confident and pleasant telephone manner
- Some administration skills and good communication skills
- Able to prioritise, plan and organise effectively – good time manager
- Strong command of English language
- Bright and helpful personality
- Able to act on their own initiative, proactive
- Level headed, and able to speak their mind when appropriate.

Berkshire £22k

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2878

Senior Marketing Manager - £40k - £45k

Reports to: Marketing Director
Location: London
Responsibilities

You will be responsible for a wide variety of projects as part of the global marketing team. You will enjoy a diverse role and responsibilities focusing on consumer marketing for games and video products in key territories, with a particular focus on North and South America.

* Develop and implement regional consumer marketing plans including PR, advertising and promotions
* Work with the sales team to manage and execute effective carrier marketing promotions to manage the product life cycle of content in the markets to maximise return on investment
* Negotiate, create and execute third party partnerships to support the global marketing programme
* Manage online and mobile advertising campaigns as part of the global marketing programme including media buying, campaign management and optimisation as well as budget control
* Support regional marketing team with the execution of third party promotions and a global advertising programme
* Manage rostered agencies on a day-to-day basis
* Report and evaluate campaign results

Key Skills and Experience

* At least five years marketing experience within the mobile entertainment / games / media industries
* Degree in marketing or business related subject
* Extensive experience running online /mobile advertising campaigns including media buying, campaign management and optimisation as well as budget control
* Demonstrate solid experience in securing and managing third party promotions
* Strong negotiation and account management skills required
* Experience of working with international sales teams and customers
* Extensive experience of negotiating with and managing external suppliers including agencies. Managing and trafficking projects essential
* First class project management skills, organised and ability to manage multiple activities concurrently
* Strong communication and presentation skills required.

London £40k - £45k

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2874

Job Description - Job Description – Temporary PR consultant

Based at our offices in the South East and reporting to the Head of UK PR the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the online PR activities of one of the games industry’s leading videogames publishers and developers across a diverse portfolio of market leading titles. In addition to providing a supporting role for both specialist print and lifestyle campaigns they will become an evangelist for the company within the gaming press with a particular focus on online media, while leading pioneering and creative campaigns for its brands, games and internal development studios.

Success in this role is reliant upon excellent communication, organization, attention to detail and interpersonal skills,


Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute UK online PR plans for product launch and retention campaigns
- Manage day to day relationships and communication with all UK online media to position the company and its development partners as producers of industry leading games
- Proactively pursue coverage at news, preview and review stages on all titles
- Ensure our incorporation into broader industry features in addition to the generation and execution of creative feature ideas giving the company’s games stand-out presence across the web
- Collate internal coverage reports for online and specialist interest print media
- Responsible for compiling local press releases, news packages, asset discs and other press materials
- May also be required to organize and attend UK or overseas press events, media tours and/or product demonstrations.


Requirements:

- Experience working in Public Relations at a management level or relevant journalistic experience
- Experience of working in, or a substantial knowledge of, the games industry
- Experience of managing relationships with the press preferred
- Must be a keen gamer
- Fluent in English
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- An ability to multitask and prioritise work effectively is essential
- Must be prepared to travel and possess a valid passport and driving license

Package:

- The Company is offering a three month temporary contract with the possibility of an extension at the end of this.
- The position will be based at the company’s offices.

South East £25k - £30k Pro rata

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2872

Online Channel Marketing Manager - £40k + Bonus and Benefits

Our Client are a leading publisher / distributor of casual online video games, headquartered in the US, and with offices in Seattle, Europe and Asia, they are looking for a Channel Marketing Manager based in their London office.

The successful candidate will manage the merchandising and visual presentation of our growing list of European partner sites, optimize online selling opportunities, execute online promotions with partners, forecast and analyze partner site performance. The Online Channel Marketing Manager will work closely with other members of the Marketing and Relationship Management teams in ensuring the optimum customer shopping experience.

Responsibilities:
-Develop online merchandising strategy and calendar along with Marketing Team, Partnership Management, our Game Developer Relationship Team and the Partner.
- Manage product assortments on website ensuring that all games are accurately depicted and positioned on the website based on trends and product performance.
- Analyze and report results of merchandising efforts and use findings to support improvements to game merchandising strategy and asset development.
-Manage retention program within subscription offerings
- Coordinate all product updates to the website including frequent new product entries - Manage all game categorization and cross sell placements.
- Develop strong personal relationship with Partners as a trusted resource for promoting online games.

Merchandising:
- Develop deep understanding of partner site demographics and end-user activity to define criteria for game promotion and merchandising.
- Work closely with creative/production team to develop image, content, features, promos and landing pages within website to drive product sales.
- Work with Game Developer Relationship Team to build out partner-specific game centers

Online Marketing:
- Manage site promotion rotation on partner sites, category pages and sub categories.
- Analyze and report results of product promotion and featured games: utilize insights into ongoing game center promotion planning.
- Develop and manage email marketing campaigns.
-Manage retention and churn programs for subscriptions
- Manage partner-specific promotions as they affect product pricing structure and product detail page promotion messaging.

Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising or related field.
- 2-3 years product merchandising experience in E-Commerce, bricks and mortar retail or
consumer catalog environment.
- Strong working knowledge of E-Commerce/E-Retailing fundamentals.
- Strong working knowledge of subscriptions
- Proven analytic and business plan skills, including interpreting site analytics.
- Ability to take charge in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
- HTML and XML knowledge a plus.



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London £40k + Bonus + Benefits

Contact: Geoff Ref: 2853