Business Promotion Manager

POKEMON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Singapore is seeking a professional to oversee operations and manage business development. You will assess business performance, implement process improvements, and develop new business ventures in line with its strategic goals. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has over 4 years of experience in retail or e-commerce. High proficiency in Japanese and English is essential for effective communication with headquarters. This position offers an opportunity to engage with partners and drive marketing strategies for both in-store and online platforms.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant retail and e-commerce experience or business development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and risk assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess gaps in business operations, both in-store and online for continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute new business ventures per directions from Headquarters.
• Foster relationships with business partners for licensing opportunities.
• Devise marketing strategies for physical store and e-commerce promotion.

Skills

High proficiency in Japanese

High proficiency in English

Strong analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Operations and management

• Assess gaps and opportunities within business operations, both in-store and online, through reports and stakeholder feedback, striving for continuous improvement.
• Implement and enhance internal business processes to align with strategic organizational and branding goals in Singapore.
• Manage business campaigns and analyse performance targets and reports for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with the General Manager to optimize business operations across all channels, including the physical store, event teams and e-commerce platform.
• Conduct regular reviews to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of implemented processes.

New business development and implementation

• Develop and execute new business ventures in accordance with directions from Headquarters (The Pokémon Company).
• Maintain close communication with headquarters to ideate and develop new business/product offerings that meet the demands of the Singapore market while aligning with organisational goals.
• Conduct thorough reviews of regulatory restrictions and perform risk assessments and financial modelling for new business ventures.

License Collaboration

• Foster relationships with business partners, suppliers, and vendors to explore licensing and collaboration opportunities for the brand within the Singapore market.

Public Relations (PR), In-store events, Social media (SNS) strategy

• Devise and implement marketing strategies to promote both the physical store and e-commerce platform in Singapore, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and objectives.
• Supervise the creation of social media and e-commerce design assets.
• Providing guidance to sales teams (Store and e-commerce) to maintain branding consistency and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor team performance to ensure targets and goals are achieved across all areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field
• At least 4 years of relevant retail and e-commerce experience or business development.
• High proficiency in Japanese and English to communicate effectively with Japan HQ and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify areas for improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills for engaging with business partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and risk assessment processes related to new business ventures.
• Experience in marketing strategy development and implementation, with a focus on social media and e-commerce platforms.