PlayStation

Games Merchandising Manager

PlayStation • $117K — $176K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in global direct-to-consumer digital or e-commerce, particularly in games monetization and live services.
  • Experience leveraging data and AI to inform commercial decisions and optimize user experiences.
  • Ability to collaborate with Planning & Finance to align merchandising with revenue targets.
  • Customer-first mindset with a focus on experience and personalization.
  • Detail-oriented with a systematic approach to solving problems.
  • Strong analytical skills to merge financial goals with customer insights into merchandising actions.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Planning & Finance to translate forecasts into effective merchandising strategies.
  • Monitor and analyze business performance and customer behavior to inform daily merchandising decisions.
  • Utilize AI-driven insights to identify and prioritize opportunities for Store optimization.
  • Design and implement data-driven experiments to enhance customer experiences and business results.
  • Review performance data regularly to inform merchandising actions and trading strategies.
  • Establish best practices with Store teams to drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams to adapt merchandising strategies based on performance metrics.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Matching 401(k) plan.
  • Paid time off and wellness programs.
  • Employee discounts on Sony products.
  • Eligibility for a bonus package.
Full Job Description
Games Merchandising Manager

San Mateo, CA (hybrid)

Role overview:

The Merchandising team combines commercial planning, AI-driven optimization and customer insights to deliver personalized, high-performing Storefront experiences. We partner closely with Planning & Finance to turn revenue forecasts into merchandising strategies, then continuously adapt those strategies based on AI-generated recommendations, player behavior and live business performance.

What you'll be doing:

  • Partner closely with Planning & Finance to understand commercial forecasts, revenue targets and business priorities, translating these into merchandising strategies and engaging Store experiences across console, web and mobile.
  • Continuously monitor business performance, customer behavior and AI-generated optimization signals to make daily merchandising decisions, adjusting campaigns, placements and content strategies to maximize customer engagement and commercial performance.
  • Leverage AI-powered insights and predictive signals alongside merchandising expertise to identify opportunities, prioritize actions and dynamically optimize Store experiences in response to changing customer behavior and business performance.
  • Design and execute data-driven experiments, using AI insights alongside traditional analysis to validate hypotheses, improve customer experiences and drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Reviewing performance data on a daily, weekly and monthly cadence and using it inform decisions, turning it into action to effectively optimize and trade the Store.
  • Developing and adhering to best practices and processes with wider Store teams, identifying and implementing efficiencies, striving for continuous improvement.

What we're looking for:
  • 5+ years' experience in a global direct-to-consumer digital or e-commerce business, with knowledge of games monetization and live services.
  • Experience using data, analytics and AI-generated insights to inform commercial decisions, optimize customer experiences and drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Comfortable partnering with Planning & Finance to translate commercial forecasts into merchandising strategies and adapt those strategies based on changing performance and AI-driven recommendations.
  • Customer first mindset, prioritizing customer needs, experience and personalization.
  • Process-driven with good attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to problem resolution.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to combine financial objectives, customer insights and AI-powered recommendations into clear merchandising actions.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across different global functions and teams.
  • The role requires close collaboration with Planning & Finance, Product, Data Science and global commercial stakeholders to translate financial forecasts into merchandising strategies and continuously optimise Store performance using experimentation, analytics and AI-powered insights.
  • Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred
  • A passion for the games industry and gaming is desired.


At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$117,700-$176,500 USD

About PlayStation

PlayStation is a video game brand that consists of four home video game consoles, as well as a media center, an online service, a line of controllers, two handhelds and a phone, as well as multiple magazines. The brand is produced by Sony Interactive Entertainment, a division of Sony, with the first PlayStation console released in December 1994, followed by the PlayStation 2 in 2000, the PlayStation 3 in 2006, the PlayStation 4 in 2013, and the PlayStation 5 in 2020. PlayStation also has a strong online presence, with the PlayStation Network (PSN) which provides online gaming, streaming services, and access to the PlayStation Store. The PlayStation brand has become one of the most successful video game brands in history, with over 500 million consoles sold worldwide.
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