Associate, Business Strategy (Analytics and Project Management/Japanese Bilingual) Job at Capcom USA, San Francisco, CA

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  • Capcom USA
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Description

The job requires fluent-level Japanese written and speaking skills.

The work location is San Francisco (hybrid). This is not a remote position.

About Capcom:

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including ground-breaking franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Monster Hunterâ„¢, Ace Attorney®, Mega Man®, and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, with corporate headquarters in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at or

Position Intro

Ranked as the #1 Major Publisher in Metacritic's 9th Annual Game Publisher Rankings, Capcom continues to deliver world-class, award-winning titles. Capcom USA is searching for an English & Japanese bilingual Associate, Business Strategy for our San Francisco office.

This is a hybrid position combining both analytics and project management responsibilities.

Reporting to the Manager of Business Strategy, this position will work closely with Capcom USA's sales teams, marketing teams, and other key stakeholders while also communicating closely with counterparts in Capcom Japan, to provide data-driven insights into sales trends and functioning as an important liaison to bridge global and local business strategies. This role requires strong communication skills, analytical skills and leadership abilities to collaborate with members across the global organization to promote internal transparency and efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Business Analysis and Reporting:
    • Support and collaborate with the Business Strategy Manager to provide sales and marketing analysis to executive management in Capcom USA and Capcom Japan.
    • Assist in preparing the monthly Sales Strategy Meeting presentation materials (in Japanese and English) for executive management in Japan.
    • Communicate closely with internal stakeholders at Capcom USA to gather information on sales, marketing, and PR initiatives, KPIs, and results to provide business analysis and reports to management.
    • Provide analysis and insights on market and sales trends, including but not limited to country trends, effect of new discount prices, launch sales trends, and DLC sales trends.
  • Project Management:
    • Oversee, coordinate, and serve as a liaison for cross-regional and cross-functional business projects, to ensure timely completion, accuracy, and adherence to business objectives, including but not limited to the following:
      • SKU and pricing planning
      • Review sales targets with sales teams for upcoming releases and provide feedback and adjustments to Capcom Japan counterparts.
      • Handle contracts and payment processing, including intercompany contracts and market data tool licenses.
*Other duties as required

Required Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in sales and/or business development analysis, preferably in the video game or digital entertainment industry.
Skills & Abilities:
  • Proficient in fluent-level Japanese and English (both written and spoken) is a must. (Native level or Japanese Proficiency Level 1 / Certification Required.)
  • Strong proficiency in creating presentations (PowerPoint) and spreadsheets/pivot tables (Excel).
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and business recommendations.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute tasks efficiently with minimal supervision and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Proactive mindset and strong work ethic to drive results.
  • Bonus points:
    • Experience with Tableau (creating dashboards and spreadsheets for analysis and reporting)
    • Experience in a cross-cultural organization.
    • Experience preparing and presenting business insights to Japanese stakeholders.
    • Interest in console/PC video games and Capcom products.
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, analytics or a related field.
Travel Requirements:
  • Some domestic and international travel may be required.
Licenses, Certifications, and Others:
  • N/A
Physical Demands:

Ability to lift objects of up to 25 pounds in weight. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Working Environments:

Work is generally performed in an office environment, and the noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $100,000 *Compensation for this position will be determined based on relevant factors including, but not limited to, industry knowledge, experience, qualification, and skill set.
  • Less than 3 years of experience: $65,000 - $80,000
  • 3 or more years of experience: $75,000 - $100,000
Additional Information:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities, and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and changed from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in shift schedules, work demands, seasons, service levels, and management's decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis, or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities, and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification.

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