Global IP & Merchandise Direct Sales Manager

Square Enix; London; On-site; NOK 1,142,000 - 1,649,000; Full time

Job summary

Square Enix is seeking a Manager, Direct Sales Global IP and Merchandise to lead direct sales across European territories, including events, pop-ups, and owned stores. You will manage planning, budgeting, contracting, and post-analysis to maximize growth and profitability.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams, vendors, distributors, and retail partners, with a focus on FFTCG events and global IP merchandise strategy. Travel and cross-time-zone collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within toy and video game industries.
• Hands-on experience managing events and pop-up shops.
• Knowledge of Square Enix IPs such as FFXIV and FFVII.
• Fluent in Japanese and English, with bilingual communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events, pop-ups, and owned stores across Europe.
• Develop monthly strategic plans for events and FFTCG activities.
• Coordinate with departments to promptly execute approved projects.
• Hold regular meetings with Japan direct Sales Division to improve operations.
• Plan pop-up shops, develop concepts, and present to Headquarters for approval.
• Create P&L statements for each project and present results.
• Analyze past data, gather new product information, and select product lineups.
• Act as on-site representative coordinating with stakeholders.
• Obtain vendor quotes and propose optimal plans to supervisors.
• Coordinate shipments and ensure successful project execution.
• Research, forecast, quote requests, and site surveys for owned stores.
• Plan and execute FFTCG organized play events in UK/EU.

Skills

Business development

Event management

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Bilingual Japanese-English

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Square Enix is seeking a Manager, Direct Sales Global IP and Merchandise to lead direct sales across European territories, including events, pop-ups, and owned stores. You will manage planning, budgeting, contracting, and post-analysis to maximize growth and profitability.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams, vendors, distributors, and retail partners, with a focus on FFTCG events and global IP merchandise strategy. Travel and cross-time-zone collaboration are expected.