Manager, Sales and Revenue Forecasting

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • Business Development • $135,600 PA - $203,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Manager, Sales and Revenue Forecasting at PlayStation will be responsible for delivering accurate sales and revenue forecasts for first-party games throughout their lifecycle. This new role involves consolidating forecasting responsibilities from various departments into a single team. Key responsibilities include creating robust forecasts to support investment decisions and business planning, monitoring performance across different platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, sales, studios), and developing forecasting methodologies. The role requires strong analytical skills, gaming market knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. The position involves working with junior analysts and reporting to the Senior Manager.
Must have:
  • 10+ years experience in market research, strategy, finance, or product management
  • Strong understanding of video game sales cycles
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Data-driven approach with sound judgment
Good to have:
  • MBA or CFA designation
  • Experience with forecasting tools and techniques
  • Experience in the gaming industry
Perks:
  • Top-tier benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Employee discounts on Sony products
  • Bonus package (potential)

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Manager, Sales and Revenue Forecasting

Location: Virtual, remote worker location possible

Studio Business Group (SBG) is looking for Manager, Sales and Revenue Forecasting  who will be responsible for delivering  sales and revenue forecast for 1st party game at any stage of it lifecycle – from early  concepting to post-launch live operations. This is a newly formed role and team amalgamating responsibilities that until now have been performed by many part of the organization into one end to end team covering all sales and revenue forecasting analysis under one team. You will report to Senior Manager of Sales and Revenue forecasting and be responsible for delivering credible, robust and up to date forecast supporting investment decisions, project progress reviews, short term and long-term plans. You will collaborate with various teams ensuring right assumptions and input drives the forecast: strategy and portfolio, market and audience research, player testing, product management, studios and developer and marketing to name some. It is a role that will be in the center of many decision making processes and therefore we are looking for candidate who will have sound and solid gaming market understanding, solid judgement and objectivity and resilient under stakeholder pressures.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsibility for sales and revenue forecasting supporting all processes such as investment decisions, title progress reviews, short -term and long term business planning
  • Sales and revenue forecasting for player acquisition as well as post launch engagement and monetization on PlayStation and other game formats
  • Monitor performance of sales and revenue across the formats and adjust forecasts accordingly
  • Work with portfolio management, analytics, data science, developers and value optimization functions to integrate information into forecasts
  • Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales teams to ensure forecasts align with product launch schedules and marketing campaigns
  • Maintaining and evolving robust, fit-for-purpose sales and revenue forecasting methodology that takes into account impact of multiple factors such as audience size, market risks and product features
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on forecasting tools, techniques, and trends within the video game industry; continuously improve the forecasting process by adopting new tools and methodologies
  • Deliver regular forecast updates, performance reports, and presentations to senior management and stakeholders such as developer studios, product management, sales and marketing, and SBG Leadership
  • Develop reporting dashboards to track key sales metrics and revenue indicators.
  • Ensure that the team stays current with industry best practices and technological advancements in forecasting and sales analytics
  • The role will likely have line management responsibility for a couple of junior sales and forecasting analysts (exact reporting line structure within team to be determined later)

Qualifications & Skills:

  • BA/BS in business, strategy, finance, economics or related field; MBA and/or CFA designation preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in roles in such as marker research, strategy and business intelligence, finance, product management
  • Experience in gaming industry and/or is a strong preference;
  • Strong understanding of sales cycles in the video game industry, including digital and physical sales, DLCs, microtransactions, and subscription models.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross functional teams
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to senior management and cross-functional teams
  • Data driven approach combined with robust judgement and objectivity
  • Resilience under pressure including from senior stakeholders
  • Self-starter, showing initiative and ability to work independently
  • Passion and energy for working in gaming industry
  • Strong work ethic and confidentiality a must
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and working under time constraints

 

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. 

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$135,600 - $203,400 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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