Senior Manager, Brand Trends

The Senior Brand Manager acts as a brand champion and is responsible for managing product development at the crossroads of sports pop culture and fandom. This role oversees line execution across both plush and plastic productsincluding action figuresensuring milestones are met and high-quality lines are brought to market for fans who love the game on and off the field.

What You Will Do:

• Work collaboratively with product design packaging design marketing licensing and other internal team partners to create a product that is the best fit for the brand
• Drive day-to-day line development for assigned brand(s) and manage to key development milestones and financial objectives
• Understand and identify retailer-specific channel strategies to create diverse product lines that satisfy the evolving needs of all global markets and retail channels
• Utilize project management software for assigned projects
• Coordinate design approvals with respective licensors and/or stake holders throughout the development process
• Consistently follow up with brand and cross-functional teams to communicate project status updates issues and opportunities to the broader organization.
• Evaluate the competitive landscape and industry trends to help drive strategic decisions around product development and customer execution
• Analyze and evaluate sales data understand the competition and current industry trends to aid in product line architecture and development and identify growth opportunities and new product segments
• Provide consumer category and competitive insightsand co-develop targeted retail exclusives plans working closely with the Business Director in identifying new trends product concepts and development opportunities.
• Assist in brand and product strategies including themes and positioning for every product development season
• Lead point of contact and communication with cross functional teams for assigned brands throughout the brand planning and product development phase
• Ensure brand integrity and development schedules are kept on track
• Ensure that all outsourced work is quoted in a timely fashion and approved prior to work performed
• Help verify that potential expenditures are in line with the proposed development budget of the item and negotiate competitive pricing with vendors and external partners
• Interface with key vendors/suppliers and product managers to ensure a smooth business process
• Verify necessary changes are communicated to the responsible party and executed elevating concerns to the Product Development and Brand Leadership.
• Liaise with Brand Managers to build licensor relationships and coordinate design approvals with respective licensors and/or stake holders throughout the development process by collaborating throughout development to achieve design and performance requirements while advising on costing manufacturing and scheduling parameters
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to plan and execute effective presentations
• Stay up to date with compliance/ style guides/ approvals through internal systems and external communication
• Provide timely feedback to cross functional teams
• Gather domestic and international field input on new and existing products
• Solicit and incorporate sales input into the development of new products
• Lead and participate in key account calls
• Track and analyze sales and profitability of new and existing products
• Work with Sales and Contract Manufacturing to proactively manage inventory (excess backorders etc.)
• Lead team to achieve results and ensure best in class products and brand integrity
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities: Yes

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field pis a plus.

• 5 years of product development brand management or licensing experience in consumer products or toys

• Experience with plush plastic products and/or action figures strongly preferred

• 3 years of demonstrated team leadership or supervisory experience

• Strong understanding of sports pop culture trends and fan-driven consumer products

• Solid knowledge of product development lifecycle manufacturing processes and licensor approval workflows

• Advanced analytical skills with experience analyzing sales data retail exclusives and competitive landscapes

• High proficiency in project management software Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

• Knowledge of digital rights management (DRM) systems

• Exceptional communication presentation and negotiation skills across all levels of an organization

• Proactive critical thinker capable of managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

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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Senior Manager