The Pokémon Company International

Associate Market Development Manager

The Pokémon Company International • $86K — $150K *
Bellevue, WA 98006In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of relevant experience in market development or program management.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Salesforce experience is a plus.
  • Ability to travel up to 8 times per year.
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Expand Retail Partnerships by recruiting and managing Play! Pokémon Store partnerships.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in Play! Pokémon market development.
  • Support event growth by cultivating opportunities for casual and competitive gaming events.
  • Conduct market and competitive analysis to improve participation and retailer success.
  • Strengthen awareness by engaging with retailers, community leaders, and event organizers.
  • Monitor program impact and industry trends to maintain a top-tier experience.
  • Attend international events for relationship building and gathering insights.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums.
  • Generous paid family leave policy.
  • Employer-paid life and income protection insurance.
  • 401k with employer matching for US employees.
  • Hybrid work environment promoting work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive relocation package for specific roles.
  • Fitness reimbursement and commuter benefits.
Full Job Description
Get to know the role
  • Job Title: Associate Market Development Manager, USA - Organized Play
  • Job Summary: This role will organize, manage, and deliver projects/programs for the organization.
  • FLSA Classification (US Only)
  • Exempt People Manager: No


What you'll do
  • Expand Retail Partnerships - Recruit, develop, and manage Play! Pokémon Store partnerships across the U.S. and Canada, driving engagement and retention.
  • Subject Matter Expertise - Serve as a trusted expert in Play! Pokémon market development, ensuring strategies align with broader business objectives and industry best practices.
  • Support Event Growth - Identify and cultivate opportunities to grow the Play! Pokémon program, facilitating casual and competitive events that create inclusive gaming experiences.
  • Market & Competitive Analysis - Evaluate program performance, analyze market trends, and recommend strategies for improving player participation and retailer success.
  • Retailer & Community Engagement - Strengthen Play! Pokémon awareness by working directly with stores, organizers, and community leaders to increase access and support.
  • Strategic Partnerships - Conduct KPI analyses and forecast growth opportunities
  • Program & Competitive Monitoring - Oversee program impact, assess industry trends, and implement best practices to ensure Play! Pokémon remains a top-tier experience.
  • Event Representation - Attend key international events to connect with retailers, vendors, and Pokémon Professors, fostering relationships and gathering insights.
  • Vendor & Contract Management - Ensure vendor agreements align with Play! Pokémon goals, supporting event execution and retail success.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration - Work effectively across teams to coordinate efforts and align strategies for market expansion and program development.
  • Retailer & Player Support - Provide exceptional customer support to store partners, vendors, and players, ensuring strong engagement and program growth.
  • International & Domestic Growth - Lead domestic expansion through retailer onboarding and player engagement while supporting programming in global markets.


What you'll bring
  • Four (4) to Six (6) years of related professional experience.
  • Bachelors degree required.
  • Experience in delivering results in diverse markets.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with Salesforce a plus
  • Ability to travel up to 8 times per year


Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $86,000 - $102,000 per year. The full range is $86,000 - $150,000 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate's qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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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 innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
  • Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
  • Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
  • 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/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
  • Fitness reimbursement.
  • Commuter benefit.
  • LinkedIn learning.
  • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
  • 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.

About The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company is a Japanese company responsible for brand management, production, publishing, marketing, and licensing of the Pokémon franchise, which consists of video game software, a trading card game, anime television series, films, manga, home entertainment products, merchandise, and other ventures. It was established through a joint investment by the three companies holding the copyright of Pokémon: Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. It began operating in 1998 and adopted the moniker Pokémon Ltd. in October 2000. The company is headquartered in the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo. The company has separate subsidiaries that handle operations in different parts of the world, with the Pokémon Company International supporting the territories outside Asia and being responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website on the territories outside Asia. The Pokémon Company also handles publishing of all Pokémon video games since 2001 alongside Nintendo. The Pokémon Company is mostly responsible for marketing and funding, while Nintendo handles distribution of the titles in Japan and outside it. Both companies work together in localization, production, QA, and other aspects. The company is solely responsible for publishing and licensing mobile Pokémon titles, unlike console titles where it has help from Nintendo.
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