Associate Product Manager (Games)

Konami Gaming, Inc. entered the US gaming market in the 2000s and we've spent the last two decades moving the industry forward with breakthrough games, head turning cabinets, and a casino management system that brings it all together. Over that time, we've garnered our share of awards and established a corporate culture of success and innovation.

A world leader in systems and game development, Konami can offer you the best of both worlds - stability within a dynamic, creative environment. We are excited to announce that Konami Gaming Inc. is growing and expanding into new product lines, including premium and standard games, and new market segments. As we enter a new growth period for the Company, we are expanding our reach to attract top talent in game studio operations, technology and product development.

The Associate Product Manager position is an entry level positionresponsible for researching and closely managing the release to Sales product lifecycle of Slot Games and Participation titles. This individual will closely coordinate Product Releases among Research & Development (Engineering and Game Development), Sales, Marketing, Service and Compliance departments. This includes working directly with Product Management team to implement product plans to meet target markets and sales forecasts.

What you'll be doing:

Product Management

• Product Release Planning - coordinate all domestic theme releases and ensure all departments are ready for product release; including release videos, game slicks, and training presentations
• Maintain game list in the marketing database
• Coordinate with Compliance, Sales, and Service on all product release, compliance, and performance related issues
• Maintains Domestic configuration checklists prior to publication to allow for order entry; must know Microsoft Access and Excel Macros
• Product demos for key customers to support sales

Product/Market Analysis

• Conducts market research and provides results to the product management department and R&D for use in making product development decisions (market needs)
• Assists Director with market demand assessment (e.g., slant evaluation, oversized cabinets)

Graphic Design/Technical Writing

• Draft game tutorial video scripts and storyboards for use by video production firm
• Create Videos for Sales Training
• Review all Marketing Game Slick materials for accuracy

Special Projects

• Special projects and other duties as assigned

What we want you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Hotel/Hospitality, Business, or equivalent years of education and experience.
• 0-3 years of related experience;Casino Management experience desirable.
• Product management, product marketing, and/or slot floor understanding preferred.
• Gaming industry experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Gaming License.

This position does not offer relocation.

KGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or marital status.