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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.

Get to know the role

Job Title: Business Developer

Job Summary: Identifies and helps to develop strategic relationships with partners or potential customers.

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

People Manager: No

What you’ll do

  • Point of contact for resellers and retailers for Trading Card Game opportunities and questions,
  • Works Closely with internal partners to bring TPCi opportunities to market as well as sharing insights of market needs and market opportunities to internal teams.
  • Problem solve reseller needs and manage questions regarding product shipping, tracking, and receiving.
  • Manage sell sheet, order forms and image assets working with multiple internal teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Manage and contribute to growth of Trading Card Game success in retail through increased placement and promotions with Retail Marketing and the Organized Play team.
  • Support of organizations mission with a focus on tracking and measuring results.
  • Develop sales plans, implementation, and adoption of plans, and oversee change management.
  • Serve as a member of cross-functional processes teams working with marketing, logistics, design, and operations teams; aiming to increase effectiveness internally to maximize opportunities externally.
  • Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing improvement.

What you’ll bring

  • Self-starter with track record of successful product placements and sales results
  • Ability to travel while maintaining normal business workload
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook & Word).MS Access, SharePoint, Tableau, and Dynamics AX are a plus.
  • Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
  • Zero (0) to two (2) years of related professional experience.

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
  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
  • Generous paid family leave
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Commuter benefit
  • LinkedIn learning

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.