Initiate International

Head of Slots – Land-Based

Initiate International  •  Guatemala City, GT (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Are you an experienced slots professional ready to take ownership of a high-performing land-based gaming operation?

Our client is looking for an experienced Head of Slots / Slots Manager to join their team in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

This is a senior opportunity for a commercially driven slots professional who understands what makes a gaming floor perform — from game selection and machine placement to player engagement, revenue optimisation and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

As Head of Slots, you will take strategic and operational responsibility for the slots operation, ensuring the gaming floor delivers an exceptional player experience while achieving commercial and operational targets.

You will be responsible for analysing performance, optimising the slot portfolio, managing supplier relationships and identifying opportunities to maximise revenue and player engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the land-based slots operation and gaming floor.
  • Develop and optimise the slot machine portfolio and game mix.
  • Analyse performance, revenue, player behaviour and key KPIs to support commercial decision-making.
  • Oversee machine placement, floor layout and utilisation to maximise performance.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with game manufacturers, suppliers and industry partners.
  • Identify opportunities for new games, products and technologies that can enhance the player experience.
  • Develop and implement promotions and initiatives designed to increase player engagement and revenue.
  • Work closely with Operations, Marketing, Finance and other key stakeholders.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to ensure the operation remains competitive.
  • Ensure the slots operation complies with relevant regulatory, compliance and responsible gaming requirements.
  • Lead, develop and motivate the slots team to deliver consistently high standards.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, profitability and overall gaming floor performance.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a senior slots management position within a land-based casino or gaming environment.
  • Strong understanding of land-based slot operations and casino floor management.
  • Demonstrated track record of improving gaming floor performance and revenue.
  • Strong commercial, analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Experience managing relationships with gaming suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Strong understanding of player behaviour, game performance and slot optimisation.
  • Proven leadership and people-management experience.
  • Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to operations.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Strong understanding of gaming market trends and player preferences.
  • Knowledge of relevant gaming regulations and responsible gaming practices.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English would be highly advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the performance and future direction of a land-based slots operation, with significant responsibility, commercial influence and the opportunity to make a measurable impact.

If you're a slots specialist who knows how to turn data, player insight and product strategy into a high-performing gaming floor, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Initiate International

About Initiate International

Initiate International is first & foremost the leading Recruiter to the iGaming & Fintech industry across the African Continent, having been formed in South Africa back in 2007. Since we joined The Conexus Group in 2023, we now have the ability to offer global recruitment assistance to our clients & candidates through our sister recruitment brand, Pentasia, with their network of offices spanning every other continent. The Conexus Group portfolio also consists of an M&A Advisory, Payments Consultancy, Training Academy & Marketing Services business enabling us to offer a full-service consulting arm.

Initiate International is a team of specialist recruitment consultants who share a passion for recruitment. We ascribe to a more modern approach to recruitment where we, our clients and candidates form one team. It's through working as a team that we are able to identify a perfect match for both clients and candidates.

Exceptional service and quality delivery lie at the heart of the company, we therefore believe in taking a personalised approach to recruitment by striving to understand not only the requirements of our Clients but the nature and corporate culture of their business. In doing so we are not only able to identify the perfect match for your employment needs but are able to provide an employee who will make an immediate impact and begin to add value to your company from day one.

One of the keys to Initiates success is the wealth of industry knowledge its diversified staff of recruitment specialists have acquired throughout their personal experience and acquired networks in their relevant fields. Each division is headed by a qualified senior consultant who will personally consult and advice on the best solution for your recruitment needs.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
2007
Social Media