Senior Director, PC Planning and Strategy

Company: Sony Interactive Entertainment America
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

Why PlayStation?PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, PlayStationNow, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.The Global Sales and Business Operations (GSBO) team brings together staff from around the world, with a passion for engaging gamers with PlayStation's extraordinary products and services. GSBO teams are located in countries across the globe, balancing local relevance with a global perspective. Across our Direct to Consumer, channel partners, and services business, our teams work cross-functionally to bring the best of the PlayStation experience to markets and channels around the world.Position- Senior Director, PC Planning and StrategyLocation- Must live in commutable distance to San Mateo and or open to relocationRole OverviewThe successful candidate will be responsible for the strategy and commercial activity within Global Channel sales and will deliver a single, optimized PC Sales growth and commercial plan to hub and territory teams to implement. Identifying future sectors & partnerships for commercial growth. The plan should support the delivery of the agreed global channel sales critical metrics.To do this they will lead collaboration with partners such as CDS leadership, GSBO Hub and territory leadership, global marketing, WWS, Legal, Corp Strategy, PPM, and other global commercial partners (e.g. Genba, Epic, Steam).The candidate will need to be flexible and open to evolving roles and responsibilities aligned to the changing needs of this business unit as it grows and expands.ResponsibilitiesLead PC growth and commercial strategyGrowing PC MAU for PC contentDevelop and implement global PC store strategy and processLiaising with all relevant collaborators to agree activity (WWS, Marketing and GSBO strategy)Ensure activity supports delivery of relevant important metricsDeliver PC budget and all revenue targetsWork with hub and territory teams to ensure delivery of activity plan and growth within regionsEnsure activity plan meets the needs of our playersBuild and grow global commercial PC partner opportunities (Telco)GSBO PC growth, strategy, and sales execution though global PC store fronts (Epic, Steam)Identify promotional and incremental sales opportunities via data-driven insights and develop go-to-market plans in partnership with MarketingSome domestic and/or international travel may be required.Required Experiences/SkillsBachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experienceConsistent track record in growing a successful ecommerce business with experience in both strategy development and operational executionAmbitious, with high tolerance for ambiguity and complexity, and efficient with limited resourcesOutstanding leader and collaborative standout colleague in a highly agile and fast-paced environmentAbility and desire to build positive relationships and collaborate at all levels of the organizationDirector level global commercial operator either in marketing with commercial experience or vice-versaConfident, able to demonstrate impact across multiple teams in complex projectsStrong communicator, comfortable with senior interaction, challenge and debateExtensive track record of using data to influence and advise decisionsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Equal Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

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