Manager, Commercial Management (Pokémon Center) (12-months FTC)

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. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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• 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.

• An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
• 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 accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.