Product Manager
Are you organized with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with different deadlines? Are you passionate about researching products to develop clear positioning tactics and strategy? Do you have experience working with diverse catalogs and providing support to manage relationships and the product life cycle? Asmodee is looking for someone who is motivated to help our marketing team communicate marketing plans and sales initiatives to drive results. Serious candidates please see below for information on how to apply!
The Company
Asmodee is part of the Asmodee Group, a global corporation headquartered in France and a worldwide leader in the creation, manufacturing, and distribution of games. Our games tell immersive stories that inspire people to push the boundaries of their imagination and include top tier titles such as, “CATAN”, “Ticket to Ride,” and “Spot It” among others. Our global success has come from our publishing studios and distribution networks where we transform high-potential stories into iconic consumer products. Asmodee believes in the power of ideas, leads with equality and universality, and strives to empower employees in our overarching effort to consistently create great games and tell amazing stories. We base our success on our three core values both internally and in the wider market; honesty, integrity, and fairness drives everything we do.
Job Overview:
The Product Specialist has a deep understanding of the games in our catalog, directly manages Distribution’s relationship with a number of studios and helps manage the product life cycle. They write all documentation for the games they support and have input on marketing plans, release dates and new release announcements.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain a deep knowledge on all products that are part of our catalog, so
they can be integrated in trade presentations, Sales training sessions and presentations
online.
• Create a document per Studio with all product features, advantages, and other product
information relevant to sales and purchasing.
• Write all sell sheets for their products and maintain an internal and external SharePoint /
Dropbox folder per game with game assets.
• Research and fully understand new products and product lines in order to develop clear
positioning tactics for them.
• Understand the overall strategy and sales priorities of Asmodee USA Distribution and
convey them in all exchanges with assigned Studios and team members.
• Help Studios gain local market knowledge by sharing market trends and activity.
• Communicate with the assigned Studios on a regular basis about new products, marketing
plans, sales initiatives and results. Prepare and present a quarterly report to Studios,
including sales and major promotional activities.
• Work closely with the Forecasting & Purchasing team to give feedback on new products
before the PO is placed.
• Contribute in training Sales team on Studios’ products when necessary.
• Facilitate Studio training sessions for the Sales team in cooperation with the Trade
Marketing Specialist.
• Ensure Studios’ catalogs are well represented and integrated in all US marketing activity
(trade programs, shows, catalogs, merchandising initiatives).
• Plan and negotiate cost for promo items for trade programs and other activities with the
Studios.
• Research and stay updated on competition to better plan marketing initiatives and advise
their Studios.
• Contribute to planning of events for Distribution while taking into account the Studio and
Asmodee’s goals and objectives.
• Ensure your team’s and the Distribution team’s goals are met through effective teamwork.
• Understand and implement Asmodee’s values in your daily work.
Education/Experience:
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years marketing experience.
• Experience in the hobby game market necessary.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies:
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with different deadlines.
• Ability to build a relationship of trust and partnership with their Studios.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other teams and individuals.
How to Apply:
Serious candidates should email the following to Colleen McGough (HR Coordinator) at [email protected]: a Letter of Interest explaining why the candidate wants this new and different position with Asmodee, including examples of past performance or achievement in the role (or similar role) as well as a description of the candidate’s skills and values as demonstrated through his or her job experience; a resume; and 3 references.
Asmodee is an equal opportunity employer. We strive for and celebrate a diverse team in our effort to carry out our company values of honesty, integrity, and fairness.