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Manager, Original Merchandise Brand Services (Bilingual Japanese/English)

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Sponsorship not specified$119k-$159kDetected 77 days ago

Product StrategyConfluenceStakeholder ManagementExcelLeadershipCollaborationMentoringMicrosoft OfficeSharePoint

About the role

Assist in developing and executing strategies for plush and other TPC-related products, ensuring alignment with business goals and brand standards.
Manage the project of plush and other TPC-related product development.
Build and strengthen the relationships with external partners, actively manage the production schedules and quality standards.
Lead coordination of the data integration with TPC's system.
Act as the primary point of contact, coordinate and collaborate with TPC, other Pokémon group companies, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of various initiatives and projects.
Build and lead a high-performing team.
Define team structure, roles, and responsibilities to support scalable operation.
Set clear goals and performance metrics, conduct regular feedback sessions, and support career growth for team members.
Strategic Execution: Driving plush initiative and The Pokémon Company related product project, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful planning and execution.
Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance development efficiency and product quality.

5+ years of experience in product development, merchandising, or related industries.
3+ years of experience managing and leading high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate is a native level English - Japanese bilingual and has proven expertise in plush and related product development and management.
They have experienced in stakeholder engagement, capable of balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution, and committed to delivering results through both team leadership and individual contributions.
An understanding of the overall Pokémon brand and its characters is a plus.
The candidate will be expected to immerse themselves in the Pokémon brand
this ranges from playing video and trading card games to watching the animated series.

For this role, new hires generally start between $119,292 - $158,722 per year.
The full range is $119,292 - $214,860 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.
How you'll be successful
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.

Get to know The Pokémon Company International
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 in the world.
Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.
Get to know the role
An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.

This listing is sourced directly from Pokemoncareers's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.