Publishing Manager

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 corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Publishing Manager
• Job Summary: The Publishing Team is responsible for creating and executing a range of activities, including (but not limited to) Product Licensing, Partner Management, and the coordination of Retail/Trade Marketing to increase the visibility of the Pokémon brand across the globe.
  Within this team, this role will be responsible for building publisher relationships and developing Pokémon licensed publishing products to ensure a strong presence at retail across several markets. This position is located in London and will report to the Sr. Manager of Publishing in the Bellevue, US Office.
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do 

• Manage the development and maintenance of relationships with new and existing licensees for all Book Publishing categories.
• Provide support, information, and materials to licensees to improve development of new products and continued expansion of existing lines.
• Manage the contractual process from negotiation to execution, tracking adherence to contract terms and receipt of royalty payments with new and existing licensees.
• Analyse and negotiate new business deals and seek opportunities for growth across new product categories and territories.
• Assist with forecasting, financial planning, and development of annual budgets.
• Facilitate quarterly and annual business reviews, provide ongoing updates and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage effectively with the Brand Services team on product development including range planning, brainstorming, and problem solving to create relevant products for publishers and end-consumers in the territory.
• Establish strong working relationships across all internal teams including Marketing, Brand Services, Licensing, Legal, Accounting, etc. to ensure smooth implementation of Licensing programs.
• Assist with development of marketing materials, promotional events, and licensing presentations that support TPCi's strategic direction and goals
• Travel to Book Fairs and partner meetings as needed.               

What you’ll bring

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
• Proven track record of success.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact well with a variety of work groups.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent negotiation, deal structuring and analytical skills.
• Proven experience with revenue/profit modeling and sound business judgment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in French, Italian, German or Spanish a plus.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between £59,000.00 - £70,300.00 per year. The full range is £59,000.00 - £89,000.00 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

• 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.
• 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/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• 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.

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 Accomodationrequest_TA@pokemon.com