Manager, Commercial Management (Pokémon Center) (12-months FTC)
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 Job Title: Manager, Commercial Management (Pokémon Center) Job Summary: Join The Pokémon Company International as we transform our digital commerce capabilities to meet growing global demand for original and collectible Pokémon products. Based in London office, this role leads the commercial strategy for PokémonCenter.com in Europe and manages global product categories including Plush and Licensed merchandise. This position is a 12-months Fixed-Term Contract. People Manager: Yes What you’ll do Own revenue, buying, supply planning, and digital merchandising for European Pokémon Center storefronts. Lead a team of four across Supply Planning, Forecasting, Digital Merchandising, and Category Management. Drive product strategy and execution across forecasting, selection, pricing, release planning, and inventory analysis. Manage global strategy for Plush and Licensed categories, supported by an Associate Category Manager. Oversee end-to-end development of Licensed Partner products—from opportunity identification to go-to-market execution. Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and Logistics to deliver seamless product launches. Lead product planning for European Pop-Up Stores and events. Champion process improvement and scalable systems to enhance buying efficiency and on-time delivery. Contribute to the digital commerce tech roadmap and customer journey optimization. What you’ll bring Five+ (5+) years of relevant experience, plus a minimum of one (1) year of management experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise. Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience. Expertise in retail buying, merchandising, and ecommerce strategy. Proficiency in Excel and Tableau (or similar tools). Excellent communication and time-management skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Passion for Pokémon and a customer-first mindset. Success Factors Comfortable working across time zones (stakeholders based in Bellevue, WA). Strategic thinker with attention to detail. Skilled at managing multiple projects and building strong virtual relationships. Proactive, adaptable, and eager to drive change and innovation. Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between £63,200.00 - £84,000.00 per year. The full range is £63,200.00 - £113,500.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired....