Overview

Associate Retail Marketing Manager - Bilingual French/English (12-month FTC) role at The Pokémon Company International. This role supports the Senior Retail Marketing Manager and Retail Marketing Managers with the execution of retail promotions and campaigns across Europe, specifically France, Belgium, Netherlands and Nordics.What you’ll do

Execute retail programs from the planning stage through to launch as directed by the Retail Marketing Manager.Manage retail promotions for Europe as needed: video game distributions, promo card offers and various other GWPs (Gift With Purchase).Arrange and drive kickoff calls for upcoming projects and maintain a critical path to keep all stakeholders on plan; highlight issues to the Retail Marketing Manager immediately.Compile creative briefs for agencies and ensure understanding to limit creative amendments and reduce costs.Assist onboarding of new partners. Present brand and creative guidelines to external agencies. Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Supply assets to retailers and retail marketing agencies. Ensure all marketing materials are approved, within brand guidelines and compliant with Legal.Raise SOWs to approve scope of work and budget with external partners.Assist with events management at retail, e.g. organising Trade and Play events, costume appearances and implementing event POS within deadlines and to a high standard.Assist with retail compliance and store checks.Assist the TCG Sales team and Retail Marketing Managers with preparing retail pitch presentations.Gather promotion performance data to create post-campaign reports and recommendations.Compile competitor release reports and present internally.Prepare merchandising briefs and collate store lists within agreed deadlines.Maintain the PO tracker and ensure payments with accounts are processed within the financial year.Support the Licensing team with retail executions as necessary under guidance from the Retail Marketing Manager.Work with internal stakeholders to ensure campaigns are supported online and with B2B, B2C communication where necessary, with guidance from the Retail Marketing Manager.Seek cost comparisons for all projects to achieve best cost while maintaining quality and keep Sales pitch sheet costs up to date.What you’ll bring

Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant professional experience or equivalent.Bachelor''s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.Fluent or near-native proficiency in French is a requirement.Excellent attention to detail and organisational and project management skills.Strong, clear communication skills.Experience working in retail stores or retailer head office is beneficial.Ability to prioritise workload across Europe.Proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel; other IT skills are a plus.Knowledge of Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish is a plus.Base Salary Range:

For this role, new hires generally start between £45,000.00 - £53,400.00 per year. The full range is £45,000.00 - £67,500.00 per year. The final base salary is related to qualifications and experience.How You’ll Be Successful

Passion for Pokémon: Develops understanding of the Pokémon brand and applies that knowledge to work.Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity to solve problems and identify opportunities.Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect and takes responsibility for decisions and results.Dedicated to Quality: Maintains high standards and seeks feedback to improve.Building Relationships: Works collaboratively and adopts a team-first mindset.Delighting Customers: Understands customer needs and delivers a unique Pokémon experience.What To Expect

Innovative culture driven by impact and meaningful outcomes.Company events that celebrate Pokémon.Competitive compensation and generous benefits including health premiums, family leave, life insurance, and pension/retirement programs where applicable.Hybrid work environment and support for relocation for certain roles.The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.

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