EMEA Digital Account Manager
Company Description
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Part of the Japanese Bandai Namco group, we are known for bringing many entertainment's top franchises to market such as PAC-MAN, GUNDAM, TEKKEN, ACE COMBAT, DARK SOULS, and ELDEN RING, as well as European led projects such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has 15 international offices with operations in 50 countries and is headquartered in Lyon, France’s capital of gastronomy, located at the intersection of two rivers, creating a lively peninsula at its center. Our company's motto is ‘Fun for all into the future’, join Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe’s family now to be part of that journey!
Position
Within the Digital Sales Department, the EMEA Digital Account Manager reports directly to the EMEA Senior Digital Sales and Channel Marketing Manager. This role involves daily collaboration with internal teams (Marketing, Sales, Business Intelligence, Finance, etc.), global teams (Bandai Namco Entertainment Group) and external partners (Digital Platforms, other distributors).
As an EMEA Digital Account Manager, you manage Bandai Namco Entertainment’s digital products portfolio on partner distribution platforms across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, overseeing all lifecycle stages from pre-order to release and post-launch promotions.
Your main responsibilities include (non-exhaustive list):Build and maintain strong relationships with our main distributors by supporting their strategies
Communicate and build product value propositions effectively, collaborating with marketing and production teams
Develop and execute sales strategies (special and promotional offers) aligned with the group’s strategy, under the supervision of the EMEA Senior Digital Sales and Channel Marketing Manager
Achieve and exceed annual targets through efficient sales strategies, trend analysis, and results monitoring
Optimize product placement and sales within digital distribution channels, in coordination with the Channel Marketing Associate Manager
Manage product lifecycle, coordinating promotions and pricing recommendations
Monitor and analyze account performance, reporting to management
Monitor and benchmark competition trends and pricing policies in the digital market
Create presentations and sales sheets to provide product information to partners
Coordinate with subsidiaries and other regions to ensure global alignment
Actively participate in the 'Go-to-Market' process for each new release
Ensure the accuracy of the royalty and sales statements provided by our partners
Requirements
Successful business experience in the video game industry 5-8 years of experience in a similar role
Fluent in English and proven multicultural work experience
Good financial analysis and data manipulation skills
Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, analysis)
Effective project status communication and cross-functional collaboration ability
Strong interest and in-depth knowledge of the video game market and digital distribution
High attention to detail, including accurate and effective customer communications, with a proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
Analytical mindset
Goal-oriented, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to unite people around projects
Open to receiving feedback
Other information
Sounds interesting?
Please send us your CV and cover letter in English (applications submitted in other languages will not be reviewed).
Additional Information
Job location: 15 rue Félix Mangini, 69009 Lyon – France / This position is not eligible to full remote
Start date: asap
Contract: permanent / full-time
Remuneration: fixed and variable compensation
Benefits: flexible working hours, 2 teleworking days per week, lunch vouchers, profit sharing, reimbursement of public transportation costs, work council advantages (gift vouchers, discount on services...), nice building with various facilities (gym room, gaming room, nap room, car / bike / scooter parking, cafeteria and coffee corners…)
Company
BANDAI NAMCO EUROPE
Location
Lyon, France
Functional Area
Digital