The Pokémon Company International Hiring for Organized Play Program Development Manager, Trading Card Game at Renton, WA Full Time

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, 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 Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

Get to know the role

Job Title: Organized Play Program Development Manager – Trading Card Game

Job Summary: Works with stakeholders to define goals and KPI for Trading Card Game Organized play initiatives. Develops plans to execute and drives execution against long term program goals. You will be expected to know the customers and programs so extensively that you are able to define and communicate clear, concise plans to support long term program growth.

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Develop and maintain programs supporting community and competitive play
• Execute retail and community-based Play! programs
• Monitor and coordinate all program development efforts for assigned products
• Work with stakeholders, including marketing and PR, to establishing clear goals and KPIs for new and current Play! programs based around acquisition, retention, and quality.
• Monitor and report on all program goals and KPIs
• Execute against KPIs to drive program success
• Develop methods to collect program feedback for continuous improvement of programs
• Develop and execute internal TCG events for TPCi
• Work with stakeholders, including marketing and PR, to ensure clear understanding of all new and current Play! program details.

What you’ll bring

• 3-5 years experience in consumer engagement for tabletop or digital games industry
• Experience developing consumer and/or retail programs
• Deep understanding of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Play! Pokémon events
• Demonstrated experience in community building/management
• Strong analytical skills, able to identify trends within broad data sets
• Diligent mentality, robust sense of responsibility/accountability, and strong verbal/written communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with a team in a fast-paced environment to develop and enhance amazing platforms and services

How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An employee first culture
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs
• Base salary range: $97000.00 – 147000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. It is common for TPCi to start employees below the midpoint of the range. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates qualifications and experience uniquely.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
• Generous paid family leave
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching
• UK/IRE Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
• Fitness reimbursement
• Commuter benefit
• LinkedIn learning
• Comprehensive relocation package
• Hybrid work environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

Internal Job Code: MK.PMMF.P3

Internal Job Profile: Product Marketing Manager (IC3)

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