Manager, Retail & Digital Strategy

About Nintendo: Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has created franchises that have become household names worldwide, including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Pokémon™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™, through its integrated hardware and software products. Nintendo aims to deliver unique, intuitive entertainment experiences for everyone, manufacturing and marketing video game devices such as the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems, developing and operating applications for smart devices, and collaborating with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like visual content and theme parks. Nintendo has sold more than 5.8 billion video games and over 850 million hardware units globally. From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, through today and into the future, Nintendo’s continuing mission is to create unique entertainment that puts smiles on the faces of people all over the world. 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 https://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:

• Creates and manages new tools and enhancements, and provides technical training and support to Nintendo of America Inc. (NOA), Nintendo of Latin America (NLA),& Nintendo of Canada (NOCL) sales and marketing teams.

• Manages the quarterly sales planning processes, meetings and strategies .

• Creates comprehensive programs and launch content for internal teams and retail partners.

• Implements strategies to enhance the customer journey in an omni-channel environment.

• Develops guidelines to ensure program alignment with overall strategy and volume objectives.

• Manages and tracks policy adherence and establishes policies that ensure brand equity is adhered to.

• Manages collaborative projects with internal teams related to closeouts, off-sets, evergreens, and discontinued items.

• Tracks and optimizes budget spend and ensures consistent approach to forecasting, budgeting and administration of funds availability.

• Manages provider relationships, contracts, and trainings for NOA.

• Oversees the performance and optimization of Nintendo’s offerings including effective merchandising, promotional strategies, and customer engagement.

• Manages and analyzes program effectiveness and optimizes budgetary spending with recommendations to maximize profitability/volume.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of seven years relevant work experience.

• Two or more years of experience presenting analysis recommendations to retailers and leadership.

• Experience working in or leading a multi-functional department.

• Proven experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Experience with Oracle, Tableau and SmartSheet a plus

• Expert in spreadsheet and database applications (Excel, Word, Business Objects), proficient in PowerPoint.

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job family.

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, a related field, or equivalent.

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 $137,000 - $246,500 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.