Sr Associate Licensing

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 Sr. Consumer Products Associate LATAM will support the development, management, and growth of Mattel's licensing business in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. This role is responsible for managing relationships with licensees and retail partners, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, driving category expansion, and maximizing licensing revenues. The position requires strong commercial acumen, partner management skills, and the ability to coordinate with regional and global stakeholders to deliver results aligned with Mattel's Consumer Products strategy.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Detection of white spaces in categories hand in hand with Assoc Manager, with the focus on strategic development of categories, and collaborate closely with the members of the area focused on commercial relations.
•  Creation of documents for control, review of commercial negotiations (sufficiency plans).
•  Support in control and follow up of area budget for marketing or POS activities.
• Creation, follow-up and reporting of FCST/Actuals of the area, together with the commercial relations people and Assoc Manager.
• Control of accounts receivable to our licensees accompanying the global collections team.
•  Manage and grow licensing partnerships across designated categories and markets (Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean).

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, or related field.
• 3 years Experience in opportunity detection, control and order, KPIS tracking, projections, budgets, etc.
• Strong relationship-building and account management skills.
• Solid commercial and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of licensing business models and retail landscape in LATAM.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Team-oriented with a proactive and solution-driven mindset.
• Spanish: Native or fluent. English: Advanced (written and spoken).

Additional Information

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• 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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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 world’s 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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