Senior Manager, Brand Licensed Sports & Fan Collectibles

As the Senior Brand Manager you will lead end-to-end product execution for a high-growth portfolio of trend-driven brands! You will manage plush and plastic lines from concept to shelf bringing emerging pop culture sports and entertainment trends to market at global retail. Come join one of the worlds biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

What You Will Do:

• Act as the primary brand steward with major sports properties governing bodies and entertainment partners managing brand strategy product lines and key partner relationships.

• Translate athlete partnerships major sporting event milestones seasonality and fan-driven trends into compelling action figures toys and collectibles that collectors crave.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product design packaging marketing and licensing to build diverse brand-accurate product lines that satisfy global retail channel strategies

• Manage mentor and guide a team while serving as the lead point of contact for assigned brands to ensure brand integrity and schedules stay firmly on track

• Analyze sales data competitive landscapes and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities co-develop retail exclusive plans and inform strategic product line architecture

• Drive licensor relationships by coordinating design approvals maintaining strict adherence to style guides and communicating feedback to vendors and cross-functional teams

• Oversee project budgets verify vendor quotes negotiate competitive pricing and work alongside Sales and Manufacturing to manage inventory and profitability

• Plan and execute compelling product presentations for key accounts actively soliciting global field and sales input to refine existing and upcoming product lines

• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities: Yes

What We Are Looking For:

• 5 years of experience in brand management product development or licensingspecifically working with major sports properties sports merchandise trading cards or licensed fan products.
• Proven track record navigating complex sports or entertainment licensor approval workflows and managing strategic brand partnerships.
• 3 years of demonstrated team leadership or supervisory experience with a proven track record of driving results
• Solid knowledge of the end-to-end product development lifecycle manufacturing processes and licensor approval workflows
• Advanced analytical skills with proven experience analyzing sales data managing retail exclusives and evaluating competitive landscapes
• Deep understanding of sports pop culture trends and fan-driven consumer products
• High proficiency in project management software MS Office Google Workspace and digital rights management (DRM) systems
• Exceptional communication presentation and negotiation skills with a proactive ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Have:

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or a related field is a plus

• Prior experience specifically managing plush plastic products or action figures is a huge plus

This job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

The salary range for this position is $112440.00 - $139440.00/ Yr. The base salary may vary based on experience role tenure performance industry and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children employee basiclifeand AD&D insurance a401(K) retirementprogram with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals short and long-term disability and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site with an optional WFH on Fridays up to 20 workdays fully remote each year and Time Off for vacation and sick Jazwares Cares you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasmshow inour products relationships and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

Dontmiss out onthis extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today andletsshape the future ofplaytogether!

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color sex religion national or ethnic origin citizenship status ancestry disability age military status marital status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares a Berkshire Hathaway company is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997 Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus onidentifyingnew and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows Pokémon Hello Kitty Star Wars Five Nights at Freddys DisneyBumBumz and addition to toys offerings include costumes games and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation Florida Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information visit follow us onLinkedInXInstagram andFacebook.

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager