Associate Manager Consumer Products Hardlines
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
Mattel is seeking a motivated Associate Manager Consumer Products to join our Consumer Products organization based in El Segundo CA at our corporate headquarters. The Associate Manager Consumer Products will support the growth of the Consumer Products business through new initiatives and strategic focus areas.
What Your Impact Will Be:
- Serves as point of contact for assigned licensees/Categories: responsible for account management line planning approvals and financials.
- Acts as liaison with category manager/licensees to get relevant contract details negotiated and confirmed. Inputs requests for new contracts amendments or renewals in RightsLogic and manage workflow with legal and finance counterparts.
- Collects sellin sheets and communicates status of retail placement and projections.
- Supports forecast cycle on quarterly basis by requesting and tracking forecast entry into RightsLogic and troubleshooting any upload issues for licensee with Finance. Analyzes forecast from licensees to understand change drivers areas of opportunity and potential risk.
- Maintains and fosters relationships with licensees business partners and other external and internal partners on a daytoday basis
- Supports various crossfunctional requests for collaboration with images and product information including creative marketing PR retail development etc.
- Enforces licensee compliance with agreements.
- Ensures licensee requests are prioritized analyzed and if appropriate delivered upon (i.e. sell sheets pitch decks brand stats etc..
- Updates servers with materials for licensing teams to reference.
- Evaluates CP categories for white space opportunity and is able to do outreach and pitching in pursuit of new potential partnerships.
Qualifications :
What Were Looking For:
- Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning embracing challenges and improving themselves.
- 35 yrs of experience in consumer products/licensing
- General understanding of licensing processes and procedures as well as laws and regulations.
- General knowledge of licensing and CP industry.
- General knowledge of Mattel brands and strategies.
- General understanding of the organizational structure and business objectives of licensees and other key business partners.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Effective analytical and research skills and ability to identify trends and understand financial forecasts.
- General planning skills.
Functional Knowledge
- General understanding of licensing processes and procedures as well as laws and regulations.
- General knowledge of licensing and CP industry.
- General knowledge of Mattel brands and strategies.
- General understanding of the organizational structure and business objectives of licensees and other key business partners.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Effective analytical and research skills and ability to identify trends evaluate white space and understand financial forecasts.
- General planning skills.
- Effective presentation skills in both virtual and inperson settings including proficiency in creating effective presentations.
- Ability to foster relationships in a highly matrixed organization.
The annual base salary range for this position is between $91000 $135200.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidates 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 :
Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we still encourage you to apply. 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.
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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
