VIP Account Manager

Who We Are:

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including Star Wars™: Hunters, CSR Racing™, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles™, FarmVille™, Golf Rival™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Monster Legends, Toon Blast™, Top Eleven, Toy Blast™, Two Dots, Words With Friends™, and Zynga Poker™.Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog

Position overview 

The VIP Account Manager will be responsible for working in social gaming (retaining, reactivating VIP Players). Developing new VIP customers, increasing player lifetime value and revenue contribution for assigned VIP customers.

 Key objective is to grow the VIP player base with corresponding revenues as directed by their team Manager. Proactive outbound communication will be essential in this role to grow players so a background in customer service or VIP account management would suit the role.

Main Responsibilities

• The Account Manager will be responsible for cultivating and developing relationships and serves as a trusted consultant to our most financially invested and players in his / her VIP base by reaching more than 125 contacts a day via phone/email.
• Serve as an industry expert and act as a liaison between our highest value players and the studio to resolve bugs and maintain retention of their designated VIP base
•  Ensure that our clients receive the highest level of sales and operational customer service by leveraging a highly consultative approach.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams (Studios for Feature development and special promotions) to drive revenue growth with VIP base. Uses data science driven workflows daily to increase engagement, reactivate and increase revenue in their designated VIP base.
• Strong quantitative aptitude with the ability to analyze campaign performance statistics on their VIP base.
• Possess strong communication and presentation skills; ability to connect and reconnect VIP base through high level relationship building with their dedicated base.
• Partner with our Senior Director to create consultative engagement and reactivation presentations using market trends, VIP research and industry specific case studies.
• Instrumental in driving the RFP documentation for studios to build out VIP driven features to drive higher revenue
•  Exceed annual targeted goals for Productivity, Quality, CSAT and reactivation and engagement goals.
• Position does not require managing direct reports.

Required Skills and Experience

• College Degree preferred
• Impeccable communication skills
• Extensive Customer Service experience
• Excellent telephone skills – able to handle high call volume 90 or more a day
• Customer Focused
• Ability to generate revenue on own initiative based on personal account relationships
• Accuracy and Attention to detail
• Rapport building skills
• Team player
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• 3 or more years of customer service or account management experience
• Some travel may be needed
• Some weekends or evenings may be required

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Target / Sales Driven
• High level understanding / interest in social gaming
• Positive attitude and are excited to learn more.

What We Offer You:

Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site

The pay range for this position in  Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $27 and $30 per hour. 

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.   Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization.  Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at accommodationrequest@zynga.com to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others.  Zynga also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel.  Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage.  Zynga’s  in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).