That's right - we're looking for the best candidate to own several game publishing companies to secure the best video games for both the Xbox and Windows gaming platforms. As the publisher's primary point of contact, you will ultimately be responsible for all aspects of the Xbox and Windows gaming business and relationship. It's as close to playing games for a living you're ever going to find! The Xbox & Windows Gaming Account Manager will act as the day to day contact for publishers within Microsoft, and will leverage the resources available (developer support, marketing, LIVE, business development, subsidiary offices, etc) to ensure that the best possible games with the most comprehensive feature set (esp. LIVE support) are released. The job responsibilities also include fully understanding the publisher's business models and how best to apply them to maximize return to both the publisher and Microsoft. Key challenges: Directly/indirectly influence the publishers business; technical proficiency to evangelize various Xbox & Windows technologies; co-ordinate all aspects of the relationship with the publisher and orchestrate the different resources available within the Gaming division to win the publisher's mind; balance the publisher's business and goals whilst keeping the priorities of Microsoft and Xbox firmly in mind. Key accountabilities: work with the publishers and developers to maximize sales and hence royalty revenues of 3rd party titles and keep those royalties growing year on year; evangelize Microsoft gaming initiatives, secure exclusive games for Xbox & Games for Windows, or at least ship simultaneously with rival formats; encourage and promote publishers to support LIVE; leverage cross group collaboration within Microsoft to help support your publisher; maximize the publishers general satisfaction level from dealing with Microsoft; work closely with the portfolio team to ensure that a diverse range of software is available; evangelize your publisher internally to help ensure future design decisions (XDK, LIVE, Games for Windows, business models, etc...) Knowledge, skills and experience: Required: minimum of 8 years experience within PC & console gaming/entertainment industry, excellent experience in supporting diverse external customers or partners, strong business acumen, spoken Japanese is required. Essential functional/technical skills: in-depth working knowledge of video game industry and history; experience of game design and production; basic technical knowledge of graphics, audio, and networking a plus. Personal attributes: excellent communication skills including some public speaking; strong customer orientation and ability to deliver outstanding customer service; passionate about driving business success; tenacious about securing exclusive games or features for Microsoft's gaming platforms; ability to inspire through all forms of communication; ability to negotiate or mediate disagreements competently, staying focused on the situation rather than emotions; extremely organized as you will potentially be working with 100's of pieces of content simultaneously; ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines.