Marketing Manager 18-24 Month Contract

The Opportunity: 

This Manager Marketing role is a Mat leave cover and will oversee all segments of iconic Mattel Dolls portfolio reporting to the Head of Marketing. The role will be a Business Unit lead from Marketing and be able to lead all decision making for the portfolio. We are constantly adapting our marketing strategies according to evolved consumer media consumption habits and so this position provides a strong and dynamic opportunity for someone who is passionate about Marketing.  

This role also requires a strong leader in commercialization who will be managing the daytoday operations of the brand turning insights into recommendations working in collaboration with crossfunctional teams across the business. Excellent analytical communication and strong presentation skills are required not only for these internal meetings but also for external presentations to retail buyers. You will also lead key campaigns licensor and external partnerships.

This role has 2 direct reports: an Associate Marketing Manager Portfolio Dolls & Marketing Analyst Barbie.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Build and drive brand strategy across the portfolio for Canada market
• Coach mentor and develop a highperforming team of two direct reports fostering professional growth and building a culture of collaboration and excellence
• Lead daytoday marketing activities synthesize insights to drive action and analyze performance or brand/products
• Monitor forecasting tracking and performance rollups to impact marketing strategy
• Drive promotional plan and by brand and across customers
• Develop your brands by activating key marketing programs in the Canada market
• Drive marketing by leading a crossfunctional team inclusive of Sales Global Brand Marketing Customer Marketing Integrated Media Communications etc. 
• Manage annual budgets for media and nonmedia activities

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• Minimum 8 years experience 6 with MBA) in consumer or brand marketing
• Advanced understanding of standard marketing techniques and retail business environment
• Demonstrated leadership strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent written/verbal attention to details time management project management and quantitative/analytical skills required
• Ability to take conclusions from data and communicate and present actionable insights to leadership sales team external partners and customers
• People management experience preferred
• Bachelors degree in marketing business or related field; MBA preferred

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performancedriven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing bestinclass outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth optimism and wellbeing where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful inperson collaboration with flexibility our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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 FisherPrice 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 worlds 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.

Mattels awardwinning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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