At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play.
Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence.
We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community.
- The Consumer Products Team at Mojang Studios aims to broaden how players engage with Minecraft beyond the game. Our goal is to provide a diverse portfolio of products that will delight and create connections for millions of Minecraft enthusiasts worldwide.
- The Retail Franchise manager is responsible for driving the growth and development of Minecraft properties at retail.
- Key functions include long term strategic planning, ideation and execution of new retail business models, and creation of innovative plans to deliver long term success for retailers.
- Reports directly to the Director of Global and US Licensing.
In the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it!
Qualifications:
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 4+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles
- OR equivalent experience.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience: Retail Management with a preferred understanding of Franchise Management; Entertainment experience a plus
- Strategic planning, retail & brand development, and account management
- Ability to collaborate, lead, problem-solve and work independently
Business Management IC4 – The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $91,800 – $178,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $117,900 – $195,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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Responsibilities:
- Retail Franchise Strategy & Development: Develop strategic retail brand plans for franchises and drive implementation to build momentum for retail specific initiatives; lead annual retail franchise planning which includes long term goals, lifecycle, key beats, and determine brand portfolio strategy while working to identify new opportunities across key channels of distribution; partner with internal teams to maximize initiatives across studio businesses; analyze and track retail metrics to develop strategic brand plans.
- Retail Franchise Stewardship: Become brand champion/ambassador for internal and external needs, connect key brand stakeholders and oversee cross-team activations/campaigns, and drive retail franchise management across key cross-company businesses and retailers.
- Communication & Collaboration: Develops and maintains trusting relationships with retail accounts, licensees and within Mojang Studio internally and externally. Pursues and leverages awareness of current Mojang’s key differentiators within the market to promote brand awareness, grow sales pipelines, and drive sales and support.
- Drive For Results: Engages in high-level storytelling at retail to convey how Minecraft’s products drive overall revenue to the Studio.