Associate Event Operations Manager

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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 childrens entertainment properties in the world.

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Job Title: Associate Event Operations Manager

Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager Convention Operations this role supports the success of internal and external stakeholders at global events

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

People Manager: No

What youll do

• Serve as the main point-of-contact for teams within TPCi who need to have a presence at our events.
• Gather track and communicate onsite needs including but not limited to badges and credentialing catering furniture A/V and tech equipment accurately and on-time. Ensure all needs are accounted for onsite.
• Liaise with the Presidents office to arrange onsite needs for local and international executives.
• Develop the catering plan for each event (feeding 1500 people) and be the onsite POC for staff F&B.
• Manage the onsite Show Management Office including tracking inventory of radios keys etc. and acquiring needed supplies.
• Manage merchant/exhibitor presence at TPCi events end-to-end from application through execution.
• Global travel to 4 events per year plus site visits as needed.

What youll bring

• 3-5 years experience in planning events of 10000 attendees.
• Experience building relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Experience providing executive-level support with professionalism discretion and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and proactively manage assigned projects across quarterly global events with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate respectfully clearly and accurately at all times.
• Ability to work under pressure and under challenging timelines.
• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel utilizing formulas pivot tables and advanced tools to solve complex data challenges.
• Experience with or a desire to learn AutoCAD.

Base Salary Range: For this role new hires generally start between $86000.00 - $102000.00 per year. The full range is $86000.00 - $150000.00 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 candidates qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How youll be successful

• 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.

What to expect

• 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 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 .