Marketing Manager Contract 18-24 Months

The Opportunity: 

Step into the drivers seat of Mattels Dolls portfolio reporting directly to the Head of Marketing. Youll act as a Business Unit lead guiding crossfunctional teams and steering key meetings across departments. As media consumption evolves and marketing strategies shift this position offers a unique fastpaced environment perfect for a marketing visionary who thrives on adaptation and innovation.

Were seeking a leader passionate about commercialization someone who excels in managing daily operations and transforming insights into actionable highimpact strategies. Youll collaborate with teams across the business and lead external presentations to retail buyers leveraging analytical and communication skills. In this role youll spearhead key campaigns strengthen licensor partnerships and collaborations.

Are you ready to lead the next chapter of these iconic brands We want someone who isnt just passionate about marketing but someone who is eager to shape the future of Mattels most beloved products.

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.

Visit us at  is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color national origin religion sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation veteran and protected veteran status disability status and or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

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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