Assistant Manager, Collectors

About the role

This Assistant Manager role will include but not be limited to brand management and the coordination of brand materials, product inventory, contribution to overall marketing plans (both current & future) and assisting with upholding the integrity of the brand(s).

Responsibilities

• Takes direction from manager(s) daily and assists/perform work-related marketing duties as assigned.
• Prepares the monthly accrue list for financial period close.
• Executes marketing materials (i.e. online marketing, commercials, photo-shoots, promotions, print production, retail merchandising, product presentations).
• Communicates with outside vendors/agencies (public relations, ad, media, promotions agencies), Licensors, Subsidiaries, and Partners.
• Heavy administrative duties including: preserving digital filing systems, coordinating multiple schedules for meetings, preparing & distributing meeting agendas and notes, and working with multiple departments within in the company.
• Covers organization and shipment of supplies/product to events the Collectors Department is participating to (i.e. New York Comic Con, Pop-up etc.).
• Provides retail support including arranging sample requests, supporting a strong online presence, and in-store initiatives (events, displays, etc.).
• Prepares marketing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Maintains inventory of products in the office and maintains show room.
• Researches competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, and advertising; maintains research databases.
• Knowledge of social media channels and performs periodic updates.

Requirements

• Accuracy – Works with minimal/acceptable error rate; seeks help for problems; pays attention to detail; follows established work procedures; alerts others when preventable problems arise.
• Reliability – Consistently dependable in meeting work expectations; good work output; keeps commitments.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance level.
• Judgment – Makes reasonable and defensible decisions based on relevant information.
• Loyalty – Keeps confidential company information; follows company policies; seeks management approval when sharing such data; reports violations of company policies to proper management authority.
• Communication – Writes and speaks with accuracy and sensitivity; uses proper language, tone, location, medium (in person or via electronic form) and timing when conveying information; and respects different communication styles of individuals with different backgrounds or perspectives.

Skills and Abilities

• Core Skills: Accuracy, reliability, judgment, loyalty, communication.
• Required Skills: Proficient in Excel and Word, and PowerPoint; advanced math; solid interpersonal and communication skills; good planning and organizational skills; business-level Japanese language proficiency.

Education

• Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.

Experience and Work Requirements

• Experience: Proficient in Excel and Word, and PowerPoint; advanced math; solid interpersonal and communication skills; good planning and organizational skills; business-level Japanese language proficiency.

Work Environment

• Work Environment: White-collar office environment.

Travel

• Travel: Travel by car and air as needed for industry events.