Licensing Coordinator - Consumer Products

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 

*We have 2 openings that will support soft lines & hard lines* 

• We are looking for a Licensing Coordinator to join our licensing/brand franchise team at our global HQ in El Segundo, California.
• This role reports to a Manager/Senior Manager, Consumer Products Licensing for the US and will support other team members across the licensing team.
• We are a fast paced, fact based, creative team and we are looking for someone who thrives in this type of environment.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Support the team to cultivate and lead profitable long-term partnerships with licensees and collaborators to ensure Mattel is a top licensor of choice by partners
• Assist the Licensing team with the collection and maintenance of reporting and product sample organization and collection, and tracking product submissions
• Partner with finance, legal and commercial teams on licensing deal term entry and collecting feedback on partner contracts, respectively.
• Build a solid working partnership with Franchise, Retail, and Commercial teams within the NA region to assist in driving demand creation
• Assist in contract execution and liaison between the US and other regions
• Create customized pitches for new partners, utilizing global franchise pitch materials
• Manage forecast updates and collecting updates from partners 4x per year
• New licensee onboarding and ensure partners are setup properly in our systems
• Coordinate and manage execution of internal and external meetings and events such as Licensing Summits, Retailer Needs, and various industry tradeshows
• Coordinate and execute product and brand presentations, collating sell sheets, and updated Licensee lists.
• Lead special projects for the licensing team as assigned.

What We’re Looking For: 

• College education required, bachelor’s degree in marketing, entertainment, merchandising, or business is a plus
• This role requires someone who can multi-task, eager to learn, and supports the team by managing day to day tasks inclusive of but not limited to: organizing product samples, data entry, and licensing operations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good planning and analytical abilities
• Action orientated, ambitious professional with demonstrable business acumen
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Power Point, presentation building, and Microsoft products
• Great collaborator
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The hourly salary range for this position is between $23.40 and $28.50 per hour. 
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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 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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

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 more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel 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 including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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