Marketing Manager - Topps International - Fanatics Collectibles

The Marketing Manager leads marketing in Japan. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and executing marketing strategies for our products, event and project specifically MLB/Ohtani related. Additionally, this role will be pivotal in creating the Japan exclusive item marketing strategy to establish and grow the hobby market in Japan. The key responsibilities are:

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Develop and implement effective marketing plans and brand strategies for mass market products and the emerging hobby market.
• Create and execute a forward-looking hobby market marketing strategy to establish and grow the hobby market in Japan.
• Manage all elements of consumer marketing/promotions, including consumer research and analysis, advertising, trade promotion, online marketing, financial analysis, and budget management.

Event and Project Management:

• Organize and execute large-scale audience-focused events across multiple cities in the GSA region.
• Develop project teams, outlining critical paths, timelines, and deliverables to ensure timely and effective execution of marketing initiatives.

Content and Social Media Management:

• Oversee the development of engaging content for Topps' social media channels, working closely with the Social Media Manager and creative teams.
• Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and marketing objectives, utilizing influencer marketing to increase reach and engagement.

Relationship and Partnership Management:

• Develop and maintain relationships with high-profile partners such as football governing bodies, football clubs, and brand partners.
• Explore new opportunities to collaborate with brand partners and organizations to extend the reach of all collections.

Budget and Financial Management:

• Accurately manage the promotional and advertising spend for each collection, ensuring alignment with the budget.
• Work with sales teams in the GSA region to develop retail plans for each product, ensuring maximum market penetration and sales growth.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal and external teams, including agencies and suppliers, to execute marketing activities effectively.
• Manage PR, online, and media agencies to develop cost-effective ideas that promote the company and its products.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of marketing experience in sports/entertainment or relevant consumer products
• Proven track record of delivering successful marketing campaigns and leading marketing teams.
• Strong passion for and comprehensive knowledge of sports.
• Self-confident, energetic, proactive, organized, highly detailed, and goal-oriented.
• Strong influencing, communication, and interpersonal skills with a ‘can-do' mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proven ability to multitask, juggle multiple projects, and effectively determine priorities.
• Experience working with an international, decentralized team.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and results-oriented.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically while also being able to execute flawlessly.
• Fluent in Japanese and English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working for an international company.
• Personal affinity with or direct experience in collectible sports and entertainment products.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

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