Gaming director job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group, Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group > Gaming Producer

General Summary:

At the heart of the Snapdragon Gaming Technologies & Snapdragon Studios, we are passionate about next generation core gaming technologies and delivering exceptional gaming experiences across all our platforms. Our highly creative gaming teams are full of veteran game developers, artists, game engine experts and graphics enthusiast who work on our latest GPU and gaming hardware innovations around PC, XR and Mobile.

Minimum Qualifications

* 8+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnership, developer relations experience
* 8+ years of experience in the PC games industry leading partnerships with game developers.
* Experience leading negotiation, identifying partners, and structuring agreements.
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

* Currently in a senior strategic business development role in the PC gaming industry
* Experience with game publishers and industry developer relations
* Experience in game publishing in several markets for PC
* Shipped at least one mobile, console, PC, or XR game
* Experience with core game development and game engines
* Comfortable working with large, complex projects and deliverables
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong social team fit, self-motivated
* Advanced degree in an engineering or computer science related field

Responsibilities

* Own partnership strategy and relationship management with the leading PC game developers with focus in NA
* Identify, negotiate, and close strategic partnership deals
* Be able to learn and adapt a wide range of products and technologies
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and influence senior leadership

Keyword Search

PC gaming, developer relations PC gaming, ISV gaming developer relations, PC games partnerships, PC gaming ecosystem, AAA PC games industry

Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide - Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions - offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

GLOBAL MERCHANDISE

Recognized leaders in retail and merchandising worldwide, Legends Global Merchandise provides a fully customized, customer-centric, omnichannel shopping experience for fans. Our vertical service solution allows us to provide the latest trends, styles, designs, and brand collaborations across different categories. For in-venue, e-commerce and pop-up operations, Legends sets the standard when it comes to a unique shopping experience. We pride ourselves in creating a customized portfolio of inventory based on each property, and operating as a true extension of each client's brand. Different guests want different things, and we are here to build and provide a tailored retail experience.

Director of Merchandise - eSports and Gaming

The Director will be responsible for leading the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in the development, sales, sourcing, and maintenance of merchandise and corporate relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Lead a team of 3 or more employees, or SBU, in the management of numerous business lines.

+ Oversee all members on the team to ensure all aspects are being covered to produce the greatest results.

+ Work with the marketing and E-commerce department to increase sales and support for business lines

+ Negotiate and manage all contracts that are necessary for business lines under the team's responsibilities.

+ Responsible for increasing sales and margin. All retail prices must have enough margin to cover royalties and all attributed overhead.

+ Manage all financials related to those lines of business including stock and inventory levels, net income for the team will be the primary measurement of success for this position.

+ Prepare a budget, income statements, balance sheets and capital expenditure requests.

+ Handle all facets of any onsite retail locations; from buying and planning to operations and maintenance. Ensure that all team members practice TCE and maintain all merchandise standards.

+ Develop new business opportunities by aggressively seeking new customers and further developing existing ones.

+ Position requires spending long hours sitting using computers.

+ Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds when setting up/tearing down event locations and participate in the team's inventory.

+ Supervises all Team members by assigning and directing work.

+ Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

+ Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

+ Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

+ Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year College.

+ 6 years minimum of industry related experience.

+ Personnel management experience required.

+ Needs to be a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently.

+ Must have strong leadership skills; with excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Must inspire team members to success.

+ Serves as the "coach" to ensure all team members are working as a unit with the same defined goal.

+ Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.

+ Must possess strong problem solving and communication skills and have good judgment.

+ Manages expenses to achieve budgeted bottom line

+ Knowledge of Legends Global Merchandise and department operations (including understanding company and department policies, processes and procedures).

+ Must have strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint and comfortable use of Internet is necessary. Ability to travel to team's events

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Champion, within the organization, a commitment to honesty, integrity, and responsible company behavior.
• Maintains working knowledge of all local jurisdictional gaming laws (federal, state, and local) and attendant regulations as well as company internal controls.
• Responsible for overall department budgets, profit and loss statements, cost analysis, labor analysis, planning and promotions.
• Oversees and directs the day-to-day operating activities of Table Games Operations, including the management of each of the department's operating budgets.
• Reviews and recommends policy changes to the General Manager.
• Reviews and implements the departmental internal security.
• Reviews table games performance and executes remedial action when necessary.
• Develops and recommends changes in the physical layout table games.

• Develops and oversees that game utilization and occupancy metrics are used to devise an optimal schedule for staffing.
• Provides outstanding service when interacting with our guests.
• Sets performance expectations and provides coaching, career development planning and operational support for all direct reports.

• Meets individually with direct reports periodically to discuss career goals, identify skills needed to achieve goals and from those discussions, creates meaningful development plans to strengthen talent and expertise
• Acts as the property leader for our company's Responsible Gaming program.
• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Education or equivalent experience is recommended.
• Must have knowledge of casino rules, procedures and regulations for the Gaming Department.
• A minimum of four years of relevant gaming experience is required.
• Extensive knowledge of Table Game Operations.
• Must possess excellent analytic, managerial, organizational and administrative skills.
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
• Must present a well-groomed appearance.
• Must be able to obtain a gaming license.

Additional Qualifications:

• Critical Thinking - Demonstrated ability to analyze information, develop strategy, tactically direct the execution of the strategy, fine tune, revise strategy and fix processes.
• Leadership - Able to influence results through efforts of subordinate executives. A person who is persuasive and able to self-start and self-support; no need to build a bureaucracy.
• Sales Orientation - Must have the management style to motivate and retain a high quality, results oriented team. Requires well developed negotiating and persuasion abilities.
• Communicator - The ability to communicate effectively the objectives and goals of the organization and a willingness to listen to the ideas of others.
• Relationships - We seek a person who is relationship oriented, a person of stature and credibility who will take an active role in customer development, industry participation, and dealings with governmental and regulatory agencies when appropriate.
• Results Orientation - The tenacity and focus to achieve results despite various challenges.
• Vision - The qualified person will set the goals and vision for the organization, anticipating changes and opportunities having potential impact on growth and profitability.
• Attitude - We are seeking a positive thought leader. A person who sees a vision, is not deterred from achieving it and encourages new ideas and innovative thinking. A motivational leader. A person committed to the company and the achievement of its goals.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:


Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the casino. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions when handling guest and employee conflicts. Must be able to deal effectively with diverse departments and have flexibility to work in an ever-changing work environment. Must be able to speak distinctly and persuasively to others. Able to write memos, letters, and reports. Able to understand, interpret and analyze written and financial reports. Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the casino and the retail shops. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cue

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars , Harrah's , Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

Responsible for the management of all Table Games Operations, ensuring that the departmental goals are achieved and maintained. Sets strategic direction for table games business. Develops short and long-range plans that contribute to excellent customer service, and increased revenues while maintaining appropriate expense margins. Responsible for ensuring a fair and consistent environment for scheduling, performance management, and procedures for our largest department. Must develop systems and procedures to ensure that all regulatory compliance and gaming regulations are consistently executed upon. Responsible for the selection, training and management of high-quality team members.