Brand Coordinator, Hobby

Bandai Namco
  • Irvine, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Brand Coordinator, Hobby
     
    The Hobby Brand Coordinator will support the execution of a variety of consumer-facing events, retail activations, and fan experiences within the Hobby Department. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, marketing, and sales to coordinate event initiatives from concept through execution and post-event analysis.
     
    The Brand Coordinator will provide ongoing support across event planning, product coordination, data tracking, and promotional activities, while contributing to a high volume of tasks in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to build foundational experience across event execution, product planning, and performance analysis, with potential for growth into expanded responsibilities over time.
     
    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
    • Support the planning and execution of consumer-facing events and B2C activations.
    • Coordinate event readiness including materials, displays, and workshop logistics.
    • Assist with onsite event execution to ensure smooth delivery and operations.
    • Track and maintain event sales performance and reporting.
    • Prepare product pull lists and offer sheets aligned with sales goals and target audiences.
    • Support product assortment planning based on performance trends and event requirements.
    • Coordinate submission and tracking of licensor approvals.
    • Manage and track display samples for events and retail locations.
    • Coordinate materials and items required for workshops and activations.
    • Prepare surveys for event use and support analysis of customer feedback and results post-event.
    • Organize and maintain sales and event data in clear, actionable formats.
    • Support development of insights to improve future event performance.
    • Coordinate online and offline promotional content with internal teams and overseas partners.
    • Support fan/community programs and in-store promotional initiatives.
    • Provide support for trade shows, roadshows, and sales meeting preparation.
    • Assist with English copywriting and content coordination as needed.
    • Participate in team meetings and cross-functional discussions.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
     
    REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
    CORE SKILLS
    • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
    • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS
    • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data tracking.
    • Japanese language skills or familiarity with Japanese culture is a plus, but not required.
    • Interest in hobby, collectibles, or pop culture.
    JOB REQUIREMEMTS
     
    EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience
    EXPERIENCE AND WORK REQUIREMENTS
    • 1–3 years of experience in events, marketing, sales support, or a related field
    MENTAL PHYSICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
     
    WORK ENVIRONMENT
    White-collar office environment.
    WORKPLACE TEMPERATURE
    Typical Office.
    WORK CONDITIONS
    Frequent periods of sitting and engaging in computer-related tasks. There will be occasional requirements to stand and/or walk, particularly during event support.
    NOISE LEVEL
    Mild.
    PHYSICAL SIGHT
    Viewing a computer screen and reading written documents at close range.
    Observing presentations, meetings and event spaces at a distance.
    Distinguishing colors as needed for materials, signage, and branding elements. 
    LIFTING
    Occasional lifting and moving objects weighing up to 25-30 pounds.
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    Sitting for extended periods during regular office work; standing and walking for extended periods (up to 8+ hours) during trade shows and events.
    TRAVEL
    Up to 10-15% travel required for industry events, typically 2-3 days trips. 1-2 times annually may require multi-day travel (as needed).
     
    06/03/2026

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIrvine, California
    Websitehttps://www.bandai.com/careers

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community Programsunmatched
    • Community Supportunmatched
    • Copy Writingunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Event Marketingunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Japanese Languageunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Online Promotionsunmatched
    • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Product Marketingunmatched
    • Product Planningunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Promotional Programsunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Supportunmatched
    • Trade Showsunmatched
    • Travel Industryunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched
    • eCommerceunmatched

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