Associate Manager CP Retail Development Italy & Iberia

The Opportunity

Youll be joining the Consumer Products team in a role for the Associate Manager Retail Development for Italy & Iberia. This role could be based in either Milano or Barcelona and will report to Head of Consumer Products Italy & Iberia.

You will manage the day-to-day retail business relationships delivering a retail-first mindset in Italy & Iberia covering all retailer partners delivering all aspects of partner management whilst driving top Licensing partners as per our growth strategy.  Along with Head of CP Italy & Iberia you will partner to help build and activate the retail strategy building relationships and programs with leading retailers.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Manage the Retail strategy and manage all Consumer Products campaigns across Mattel Portfolio building the retail calendars and activations for the designated markets
• Assist Head of Consumer Products Italy & Iberia to manage the Consumer Products Marketing strategy working with Brand marketing and retail marketing to develop Franchise-first retail & marketing campaigns.
• Manage Mattels Consumer Products retail initiatives and execute against pre-existing programmes for the designated markets
• Maintain and grow retail relationships in the countries designated focusing on all categories
• Act as point of contact and represent Mattel Consumer Product Retail for key Retailers/Buyers
• Present and sell in brands to retail to support work of category managers and licensees
• Manage all existing retail relations across pitching presenting contact management and strategy
• Deliver the Retail strategy and drive these relationships with Consumer Product programs that are best in class.  Manage all stakeholders as part of process.
• Assist on delivering detailed JBP per UK top 6 retail partner that includes retail calendar and activation plan.
• Present our retail plans to top Licensing partners 
• Conduct regular 1-1 meetings arrange quarterly business reviews bi-annual top to tops and track activations
• Support category team to deliver and ensure detailed joint marketing plan per partner that includes licensee investment that is aligned with Mattel Consumer Products goals. Ensure marketing support for top items.

New Business:

• Support Category team to research identify and pitch new category opportunities and prospective clients
• Attend Trade Fairs or category specific shows and present as required

Strategy:

• Support Head of Consumer Products Italy & Iberia with building key strategies
• Analyze the market with SWOT Gaps opportunities category priorities
• Research identify and pitch new category opportunities and prospective clients
• Keep current with changing trends & competition
• Implement marketing and promotional strategies in liaison with internal & external stakeholders
• Gather and share category best practice from across the EMEA region with local teams
• Help find innovative ways to grow the business
• Manage extension of local deals into additional EMEA countries
• Gather and share category best practice from across the EMEA region with local teams
• Prepare brand pitch and marketing presentations across Mattels IP portfolio of brands

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• Solid licensing experience/industry experience (5-7 years)
• Strong understanding of licensing and retail
• High level understanding of business objectives related to marketing/brand management
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Strategy and ability to drive vision
• Expert presentation skills with the ability to build and tell compelling stories
• Excellent communication abilities with internal and external partners and within a matrix organization
• Business and financial acumen profit driven forecasting analyze and stat focused
• Effective project management skills

Additional Information :

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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.
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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 in-person 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 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 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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time