Associate Market Development Manager (Bilingual - Spanish & English) at The Pokémon Company International

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Mexico City, EM - MX

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.

Learn more online at Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

Note: Please include an English version of your resume with your application

Get to know the role

Job Title: Associate Market Development Manager - LATAM
Job Summary: Supports on-boarding of retail locations, manages day-to-day customer relationships and plans and executes related events and projects.
FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
People Manager: No

What you’ll do

Help drive growth in Mexico and the Latin American market through player engagement and retailer onboarding.
Create leads and work closely with key partners in Mexico and Latin America.
Ensure timely reporting of key performance metrics in the above markets.
Ability to distill large datasets into actionable insights.
Drive periodical audits to ensure safe Organized Play spaces for the Pokémon community.
Generate market research and present opportunities to Sr. Manager of OP Retail and other members of management.
Help generate and nurture leads using our CRM tool.
Ensure program alignment with overall Organized Play goals.
Contribute to development and share best practices for programmatic success with retailers.
Support our new and onboarded leagues by leading on processes such as league applications, customer support, among others.

What you’ll bring

Spanish and English speaking and writing abilities at a near-native level is required.
3-4 years of experience working in Mexico and Latin America.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, understanding of enterprise resources planning software platforms.
Attention to detail and ability to root out errors in large datasets.
Relationships management/building in Mexico and LATAM.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Desired: Knowledge of the Trading Card game and tabletop gaming market in Latin America
Desired: Experience working directly with hobby retailers or small businesses.

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
Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start between MXN 502,000.00 - MXN 596,600.00. The full range is MXN 502,000.00 - MXN 754,000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
Generous paid family leave
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
US Employees: 401k Employer Matching
UK/IRE Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
Fitness reimbursement
Commuter benefit
LinkedIn learning
Comprehensive relocation package
Hybrid work environment

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.

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