Associate Product Manager

Konami Gaming is looking for an Associate Product Manager to join our team!

This position is an entry level position responsible for researching and closely managing the release to Sales product lifecycle of Slot Games and Participation titles. This position will closely coordinate Product Releases among Research & Development (Engineering & 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 Slick Materials for accuracy

Special Projects

• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Konami Offers

• Competitive Wages
• Great 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Generous Company paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement program

About Konami Gaming, Inc.:

For Players. For Operators. For Each Other.

Konami Gaming, Inc. entered the US gaming market in the 2000s and we have 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 have 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.

What we'll want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Hotel/Hospitality, Business, Engineering, Technical Arts or related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-3 years of related experience.  Casino management experience desirable. Product management, product marketing and/or slot floor understanding preferred. Experience in the gaming industry preferred.
• Intermediate level understanding and usage of Microsoft Office products.  Must be able to communicate professionally and efficiently (verbal and written) with all levels of the business.  Must be able to obtain and retain gaming licensure.
• Models behaviors consistent with Konami Core Values demonstrating  Integrity, Innovation, Customer Service, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate expertise in functional job area. Engage in continual learning and personal development. Share knowledge and feedback to contribute to the learning of others.
• Consistently produce work that is accurate, high quality and complete. Hold self and others accountable for work and work standards. Complete work on time and within budget. Manage time effectively to achieve output and work product consistent with company and department objectives.
• Proactively address problems and involve others as needed to prevent escalation. Make sound and timely decisions based on knowledge, expertise, and accurate sources of available information.
• Approach and implement change positively. Modify behaviors as needed to implement change and adopt innovation. Identify opportunities and generate ideas for change, innovation, or improvement.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.  Complete understanding of the stage of Product Lifecycle Management and Market Requirements Documentation.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Konami Gaming is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 702-616-1400 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.