Associate Product Marketing Manager - Bilingual (Japanese/English) - Video Games

The Pokémon Company International•Bellevue, WA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com . Job Summary: The Associate Product Marketing Manager will work with the Sr. Manager, Product Marketing, to drive and support the execution of various marketing initiatives in product marketing, with a focus on console video games. This position will work together with key stakeholders within The Pokémon Company International and The Pokémon Company in Japan, by spearheading communication between offices in both English and Japanese.

Requirements

Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
Demonstrated business related experience in multinational corporations including Japan and the U.S.
Multi-cultural and bilingual with strong written and verbal business communication proficiency in both English and Japanese.
Solid understanding of Japanese culture and business customs.
Strong project coordination skills with proven ability to drive results.
Action oriented and strong problem solver.
Strong relationship building skills to manage proactive, prompt, and accurate communication with multiple stakeholders across organizations.
Organized and process-oriented with proven ability to manage multiple projects at once.
While passion for the Pokémon brand is a plus it is not required, however knowledge of and a willingness to learn more about the brand is a must.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in PowerPoint and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in video game marketing or video game development, including localization, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of key strategic company initiatives in the areas of product marketing, with a focus on marketing initiatives in support of console video games.
Collaborate with various stakeholders within TPCi and those in Japan to achieve business goals.
Work with Sr. Manager, Product Marketing to deliver impactful results by proactively identifying problems to be solved and providing solutions.
Support video game marketing projects by serving as the point of contact between the Tokyo office of The Pokémon Company in Japan, and internal TPCi cross-functional teams.
Drive progress within TPCi and ensure all teams and stakeholders are properly informed and tasks are executed on time.
Coordinate with the Tokyo office of The Pokémon Company in Japan so that the TPCi cross-functional teams are fully informed to conduct globally aligned marketing activities.
Review marketing assets and copies to ensure accuracy.
Research, analyze, report, and present on key business metrics and industry trends.