by on Teruko Weinberg, Inc., job recruitment agency, is looking to fill the following Japanese Bilingual IP Promotions Planner Representative for its client in CA – Gateway Cities:
Title: Promotions Planner Representative – FJ/E
Type: Direct-Hire
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location: Cerritos, CA
Work Style: Hybrid
Hours: Monday – Friday
Pay Range: $23 – $27/hr.
Benefit: Medical / Dental / Vision
Job Description:
- New Business Execution & Timeline Support
- Support the execution of multiple concurrent new business initiatives.
- Track project timelines, deliverables, and dependencies.
- Follow up with internal teams, vendors, and licensors on assigned tasks and deadlines.
- Escalate delays, risks, or execution issues to management.
- Merchandise Selection & Purchasing
- Identify and source promotional products that fit brand image, campaign themes, licensing requirements, and trends.
- Evaluate product quality, pricing, and supplier reliability before purchase.
- Negotiate costs, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors and licensors to maximize profit margins and ensure brand alignment.
- Promotion Coordination & Communication
- Act as the primary liaison, clearly relaying all relevant promotion details, updates, and requirements to every internal department involved.
- Collaborate with marketing to develop promotional calendars and timelines, while keeping operations, logistics, finance, and store teams fully informed.
- Ensure all purchased items align with promotional themes, seasonal trends, target audience preferences, and licensor approval processes.
- Incorporate culturally relevant and trending anime/game properties into product offerings.
- Vendor, Licensor & Budget Management
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and licensors while scouting new vendor opportunities.
- Track sales performance of promotional products and create detailed internal and external sales reports for licensors.
- Manage budgets, purchase orders, and invoices to ensure cost control and compliance with contract terms.
- Analysis & Reporting
- Monitor and analyze sales performance of promotional items to assess success and ROI.
- Use sales data to guide purchasing strategies and negotiate future promotional agreements.
- Provide accurate and timely reports to both internal stakeholders and external licensors.
- Administrative & Team Support
- Maintain organized records, trackers, and documentation.
- Support meeting preparation, notes, and follow-up actions.
- Assist the team with daily operational needs and special projects.
- Perform additional duties related to New Business Development as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Japanese and English language skills –
- Read/Write/Speak/Listen professionally for both required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other
- inventory/purchasing software.
- Exceptional attention to detail to ensure promotional accuracy, product quality, and reporting precision.
- Outstanding communication skills to effectively coordinate between multiple departments and external partners.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- In-depth knowledge of Japanese culture, including niche anime titles and mobile, PC, and console games.
(Senior Representative) - 2+ years of experience in buying, merchandising, or procurement, preferably in retail or entertainment.
- Strong negotiation skills, especially in working with licensors and licensed merchandise.
Work Environment:
- Office-based role with occasional travel for supplier visits, trade shows, asset inspections (average once a month)
