Associate Manager Consumer Product (Maternity cover)

The Opportunity: 

Youll be joining the Consumer Products team in a role for the UK; based out of our Slough office in the UK youll report directly to the UK Consumer Products Lead.

In this role you will manage the day-to-day licensing business relationships in the UK covering all Softlines partners delivering all aspects of partner management. You will identify pitch and negotiate new business opportunities and day to day liaison with internal & external stakeholders. You will work in partnership with the Associate Manager Retail Development on the UK softlines retail strategy and build relationships and programs with leading retailers.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

LICENSEE MANAGEMENT:

• Manage all existing licensing deals including softlines home & beauty and licensee relationships
• Deliver Softlines country strategy supporting the UK Consumer Products Lead
• Work in partnership on the retail strategy for Softlines and drive these relationships with Consumer Products programs to be best in class
• Deliver detailed joint business plan per partner that includes forecast budget stretch targets retail and marketing calendars and relevant product line plans 
• Pitch and market presentations across Mattels IP portfolio of brands
• Conduct bi-weekly 121 meetings arrange quarterly business reviews bi-annual top to tops and track financial goals through forecasting and ambitious sales targets
• 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.
• Be the internal point person for each licensee to ensure local markets are driving the strategy and goals for partners

NEW BUSINESS:

• Research identify and pitch new category opportunities and prospective clients
• Secure new licensing deals and negotiate renewals
• Attend Trade Fairs or category specific shows

STRATEGY:

• Support UK Consumer Products Lead on key strategy for the market
• Analyse the market with SWOT Gaps opportunities category priorities
• Research identify and pitch new category opportunities and prospective clients
• Keep current with changing trends & competition
• Work closely with the Product Development Creative and Quality & Assurance teams on getting first class product to market
• Work closely with Retail Development Digital PR Regional Franchise and Local Brand teams to develop joint business plans.
• Implement marketing and promotional strategies in liaison with internal & external stakeholders
• Gather and share category best practice from across the EMEA region
• Help find innovative ways to grow the business
• Prepare brand pitch and marketing presentations across Mattels IP portfolio of brands

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• 5 years of experience working in licensing of consumer products marketing or sales position
• Understanding of the Licensing environment and exposure to Licensing
• Softlines knowledge; experience of working with toy or product based
• Experience building a joint business plan
• Exposure to managing a financial plan and forecasting
• Degree in Business Marketing or a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Proven sales negotiation experience and commercial thinking mindset
• Solutions oriented with ability to think outside the box to deliver additional revenue and opportunities
• Ability to influence others; persuasive and able to present messaging impactfully
• Commercial acumen with the competence to build and present a strategy
• Strong relationship builder and able to navigate internal and external relationships and stakeholders with ease
• Team player  
• Ambitious thinking
• Strong communication skills oral and written able to deliver a narrative
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning embracing challenges and improving themselves.

Additional Information :

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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 performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class 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.

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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