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Manager (Product Marketing), Nintendo of America
Location: Redmond, Washington
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Advocates for and champions third-party partner marketing opportunities within Nintendo of America (NOA) to deliver integrated and effective platform marketing solutions that deliver meaningful sell-through
Manages the execution of all third-party marketing programs
Optimizes the use of PDR marketing resources to deliver on PDR business goals
Manages assigned staff processes and activities including providing feedback, guidance, training and task direction
Evaluates effectiveness of marketing investments in driving incremental demand, and adjusts plans accordingly to continuously improve ROI
First point-of-contact between Publishers/ Developers, Nintendo Internal Departments, and PDR for all third-party marketing-related matters
Supports internal initiatives generated by NOA Sales and Marketing teams that involve third-party content
Supports third-party partners in all marketing, advertising and promotional activities, including identifying integration opportunities
Ensures NOA sales and marketing teams are briefed on priority third-party products, strategy, and initiatives in a timely and productive manner, including the development of assets and game documentation
Analyzes and understands market/ consumer/ retailer/ industry trends
Manages the approval and execution of licensee product integration into Nintendo marketing programs including experiential tactics, PR programs, advertising, retail marketing, live services, CRM, etc.
Actively collaborates with Marketing team in proactive and ongoing development of paid/ earned/ social/ owned media plans
Works closely with Licensee and development teams to articulate marketing strategy, including overall marketing priorities, key product messaging, and targeted audiences
Drives collaboration with external partners and internal teams to ensure flawless execution across all operations, logistics, legal, staffing, product training, digital, aspects of the program
Delivers ongoing communication to key external and internal stakeholders on marketing activity including development and distribution of status reports, recaps, analysis and other materials
Performs post-program reporting, ROI and PDCA activities
Formulates product demonstration plans in accordance with key messages and strategy
Reviews and helps optimize third-party partner marketing strategy and plans
Demonstrates products to internal teams, media and consumers, including on-stage and in-booth demonstrations at trade shows
Evaluates games in various stages of development to assess product quality, demand potential, and alignment with strategic objectives
Works closely, effectively, and in cooperation with Licensee partners and internal support staff in reviewing assets, marketing materials, PR and advertising print assets, and digital marketing creative
Reviews marketing materials for accuracy to game content and consistency with established key messaging and strategy
Acts as primary marketing representative of PDR with all internal NOA stakeholders
Oversees third-party inclusion in NOA trade shows and provides on-site direction and support
Supports Licensee’s with interactive and resource needs for their own trade/media events
Creates and executes marketing funding agreements, as well as invoice review and approval
Presents PDR priorities to other internal NOA departments
Up to 20% travel
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of five years of video game industry related experience
Proven leadership skills
Track-record of exceptional people management
Experience with media relations
Thorough understanding and experience with all aspects of marketing and communications
Familiarity with licensing structure or previous relations with licensees preferred
Experience working with digital content developers preferred
Familiarity of Nintendo franchise characters and IP, and third-party content preferred
Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
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