Bandai Namco Europe (BNEU) is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including all major video game consoles and PC.

BNEU is building its reputation with franchises such as ELDEN RING, PAC-MAN™, Dark Souls™, TEKKEN, and many more.

Part of the Japanese Bandai Namco group, an entertainment industry leader with a presence in video games, toys and amusement parks, Bandai Namco Europe has 15 international offices with operations in 50 countries around the world.

Our company motto is ‘Fun for all into the future’! Find out why you should join the Bandai Namco Europe family in Lyon, France by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GnkNb70G3o

You will join the Licensing and Business Strategy Department to maximize business growth and drive brand expansion by establishing a strong network of partners (licensees, retailers, etc.). You will work in an international environment as you will be in contact with Japan teams, U.S.A. team, BNEU & Bandai local offices, in order to create synergies and optimize business opportunities and support brand activities.

Your main responsibilities will be as follows (non-exhaustive list):

• Identify, negotiate and close deals with strategic partners
• Create and update on a regular basis sales material (brand decks, sales sheets, catalogue, newsletters etc.)
• Strategize, lead and manage the licensing program for selected brands
• Work closely with Finance and Legal teams to ensure timely contract signature process and payments from licensees
• Monitor forecasting process and licensing business activities (sales tracking, product release schedule, database, IP roadmap etc.)
• Organize, under the supervision of the Senior Licensing Manager, BNEU’s presence at Trade Shows and attendance of important business events
• Liaise with licensors for deal and project approval and ensure assets creation and delivery

• Business school or college Bachelor or Master’s degree specialized in Sales, Project Management or Marketing
• Significant experience in sales, in the licensing industry or entertainment industry
• Deep culture about entertainment industry
• Fluency in English, other languages are appreciated
• Excellent sales negotiation, presentation and communications skills
• Ability to work within a multicultural environment and to understand different business cultures
• Highly detailed and organized, able to multitask
• Good prioritization and stress management skills
• Ability to demonstrate commercial and strategic thinking
• Proactive, service-oriented and problem solver
• Excellent communicator, professional and diplomatic

Sounds interesting?

Please send us your CV and cover letter in English (applications in other languages will not be considered).

Additional Information

Job location: 15, rue Felix Mangini, 69009 LYON – FRANCE / This position is not eligible to full remote

Start date: asap

Contract: full time (permanent)

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...), new building with various facilities (gym room, gaming room, nap room, car/bike/scooter parking, cafeteria and coffee corners...)