// Open Role at The Pokemon Company
Join The Pokémon Company International as an Associate Market Development Manager to expand Play! Pokémon across the US and Canada. You'll drive retail partnerships, analyze market trends, and foster community engagement to grow one of the world's most popular entertainment properties.
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 properties in the world.
Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.
Get to know the role
What you’ll do
Expand Retail Partnerships – Recruit, develop, and manage Play! Pokémon Store partnerships across the U.S. and Canada, driving engagement and retention.
Subject Matter Expertise – Serve as a trusted expert in Play! Pokémon market development, ensuring strategies align with broader business objectives and industry best practices.
Support Event Growth – Identify and cultivate opportunities to grow the Play! Pokémon program, facilitating casual and competitive events that create inclusive gaming experiences.
Market & Competitive Analysis – Evaluate program performance, analyze market trends, and recommend strategies for improving player participation and retailer success.
Retailer & Community Engagement – Strengthen Play! Pokémon awareness by working directly with stores, organizers, and community leaders to increase access and support.
Strategic Partnerships – Conduct KPI analyses and forecast growth opportunities
Program & Competitive Monitoring – Oversee program impact, assess industry trends, and implement best practices to ensure Play! Pokémon remains a top-tier experience.
Event Representation – Attend key international events to connect with retailers, vendors, and Pokémon Professors, fostering relationships and gathering insights.
Vendor & Contract Management – Ensure vendor agreements align with Play! Pokémon goals, supporting event execution and retail success.
Cross-Team Collaboration – Work effectively across teams to coordinate efforts and align strategies for market expansion and program development.
Retailer & Player Support – Provide exceptional customer support to store partners, vendors, and players, ensuring strong engagement and program growth.
International & Domestic Growth – Lead domestic expansion through retailer onboarding and player engagement while supporting programming in global markets.
What you’ll bring
Four (4) to Six (6) years of related professional experience.
Bachelors degree required.
Experience in delivering results in diverse markets.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with Salesforce a plus
Ability to travel up to 8 times per year
Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $86,000 - $102,000 per year. The full range is $86,000 - $150,000 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.
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How you’ll be successful
What to expect
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.
The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.
- Four (4) to Six (6) years of related professional experience - Bachelor's degree required - Experience in delivering results in diverse markets - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Ability to travel up to 8 times per year