Nintendo of America Inc.
The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold billions of video games and hundreds of millions of hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™, and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.
Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Responsible for creating, managing, and delivering strategic marketing programs with licensed merchandise partners
Leads efforts to oversee and review partner promotional plans and other marketing activities
Works in close collaboration with Nintendo Japan HQ to drive alignment and guide partner executions
Coordinates global promotional activities (including, but not limited to product launch, promotions, advertising, and collateral programs)
Engages with business and product development teams, as well as other internal stakeholders across the organization, to align marketing plans and efforts in support of business priorities
Communicates partner marketing plans internally to key stakeholders. Works closely with program management to ensure deadlines and dependencies are met.
Manages marketing approvals and related process in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Reviews all partner materials to assure compliance with guidelines, rollout and consistency in messaging
Balances input and feedback from Nintendo subsidiaries, executives, and other leadership to ensure successful partner product introductions
Contributes to overall partner marketing program strategy and Nintendo approach
Leverage Nintendo internal teams to support partner marketing initiatives
Closely coordinates with partner and Nintendo category teams to report and measure results and impact
Initial point of contact for marketing from partner and internal stakeholders
Tracks partner marketing assets, status, and documentation as needed working with program management team
Communicates verbally and in writing with relevant partner and internal team members
Contributes to problem solving and mitigating potential issues
Some travel, domestic and/or international
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:
Six or more years of related experience (marketing, licensed product, promotions, brand management or similar)
Intermediate PC skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, OneDrive, etc)
Undergraduate degree in Business or applicable field
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.
This position includes a base salary range of $126,825 - $190,237 annually, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information.
