Associate Manager Toy Marketing Jurassic World Action Figures

Job Description

The Opportunity:
We are currently seeking an Associate Toy Marketing Manager for our Jurassic World Action Figures, Global Brand Team.

On the Global Brand Marketing team, we oversee the global brand strategy, developing and managing the toy line, and spearheading marketing plans for regional teams to execute in market. The Associate Toy Marketing Manager will play an important role in setting global brand strategies and managing product development for regional teams to execute in market. Working alongside the Sr. Manager and cross-functional teams, the Associate Toy Marketing Manager will ensure that the brand has exceptional marketing support, creating unique and strategic products and programs within budgets that can be maximized across global retail and ecommerce.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Ensure all brand marketing projects are supported by business strategy, objectives and insights
• Assist in gaining buy-in to global product strategies at all levels, as well as executional commitment from internal partners to activate across key markets and lines of business
• Work closely with the Product Design, Packaging and Development teams to bring innovative and compelling toys to market on time and on budget backed by Consumer Insights
• Communicate regularly with regional teams and lines of business to ensure needs are being met
• Actively manage licensor partner relationship through business performance reporting, product line development updates, and other ad-hoc requests to ensure alignment
• Prepare for and deliver presentations that convey a strategic message to large audiences
• Present with confidence to drive brand strategy and products
• Brief and develop marketing assets by working with internal teams and external agency partners
• Help develop global marketing campaigns for execution at a local level
• Monitor key trends, brands and competitors’ performance in all markets
• Lead global business reporting and analysis
• Act as point of contact for brand inquiries and dissemination of brand information and assets
• Take initiative to clarify ever-changing business needs and challenges, and work appropriately with team and cross-functional partners to find solutions

Qualifications:
Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years (3 years with MBA) experience in marketing, preferably in product development
• Experience with company/product/marketing that is rooted in consumer trends
• Thorough understanding of marketing mix and KPIs
• Experience analyzing data and managing financials
• Ability to synthesize data and pull insights to create recommendations
• Strong skills presenting in front of large groups
• Highly organized, independent and detail oriented with strong follow up skills
• Strong time management, planning and project execution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build solid collaborative relationships
• Passion for toy and entertainment

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Additional Information

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Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

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Compensation:
$110,000-$110,000 per year