Associate Consumer Products Manager

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, entertain 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 Team

Sitting within the EMEA Consumer Products Organisation, who are responsible for providing  leadership and direction for the development and implementation of Consumer Products strategy across all Mattel Brands.  This team is responsible for steering and achieving key brand, category and fiscal objectives by identifying and collaborating with Global, Regional, Multi Territory and Local licensees. We work in partnership across the business with the Global Consumer Products, Regional Franchise, Local Brand, Regional Marketing, and Regional Product Development teams, as well as with the Audit, Finance and Legal Divisions.

The Opportunity

You’ll be joining the Consumer Products team in a role for the CEE markets (Poland, Czechia, Slovakia & Hungary). Based out of our Polish office in Warsaw, you’ll report directly to the Head of Consumer Products for CEE.

In this role you will manage the day-to-day licensing business relationships in the CEE countries covering all Sotflines partners & promotional deals, delivering all aspects of CEE partner management. You will identify, pitch and negotiate new business opportunities, and day to day liaison with internal & external stakeholders. You will lead CEE SL retail strategy and build relationships and programs with leading retailers.

Do you want to be part of it?

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Deliver the Consumer Product EMEA strategy in CEE
• Research, identify and pitch new category opportunities and prospective clients.
• Secure new licensing deals and negotiate renewals.
• Attend industry Trade Fairs or category specific shows.
• Work closely with local marketing/sales teams to identify opportunities to create and maintain excellent partnerships with licensees.
• Negotiate and monitor licensing contracts in CEE.
• Define and monitor for each partner: forecasts, budget, sales targets, product development and time-to-market schedules.
• Provide and ensure for each partner a detailed marketing plan that includes licensee investment and is aligned with Mattel's Consumer Product business objectives. Provide marketing support for flagship products.
• Manage extension of local deals into additional EMEA countries.
• Analyze CP activity and make recommendations to achieve defined objectives.
• Maintain a competitive watch on derivative product trends.
• Work closely with product development, creative, quality and assurance teams to bring first-rate products to market.
• Work closely with sales, digital, PR, regional franchise and local brand teams to develop joint business plans.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of Polish retail market; knowledge of Czech, Sloviakian or Hungarian market will be additional advantage.
• Influential, commercial, strategic and presentation skills
• Analytical skills: activity/forecasts/budgets/results
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team and share ideas
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to challenge the status quo and innovate
• Ability to work in a wide variety of projects with aggressive deadlines, and can multi-task accordingly
• Can work effectively in a fast paced and pressurized environment
• Prior fashion experience is more than welcome 😊
• Fluency in Polish & English (verbal and written)

Diplomas and experience

• Degree in marketing, sales, business administration (Bachelor/Master/Diploma) or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 3 years' sales/marketing experience in consumer goods, licensed consumer goods, toys, fashion or FMCG.
• Experience working within Consumer Products, brand marketing for a Licensor, or experience working with Licensors (preferably in the children’s entertainment sector) also an advantage
• Prior experience as Category Lead, Account Management or Buyer (with knowledge of Retail/Licensing/Partner distribution) also considered

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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