Posting Title Associate Marketing Manager, U.S. Action Figures

Requisition Number 210801
Location El Segundo, California

Zip Code 90245
Job Category Other

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:The US Commercial Marketing team localizes the global brand strategy to fit their market and creates pricing, P&L and go-to-market strategy for the U.S.

The Opportunity:The Associate Marketing Manager will provide marketing, business operations and customer management activities for the brand and product line in order to achieve financial growth and profit targets.

What Your Impact Will Be:

* Manage part of the portfolio day-to-day marketing activities, including local insights collection and synthesis of performance or brand/products

* Leverage data to derive insights and provide recommendations to strengthen brand recognition and POS

* Manage commercialization of the brands including channel segmentation programs, first to market and retailer selection

* Deliver item-level forecasting, tracking, and performance roll-ups in order to impact marketing strategy

* Develop and deliver analysis and communications to key licensing partners - including but not limited to Disney, Paramount/Viacom

* Drive short-term promotional plan and execution by brand and across customers

* Develop your brand by activating key marketing programs in the US market

* Drive marketing execution by working with a cross-functional team inclusive of Sales, Global Brand Marketing, Customer Marketing, etc.

* Develop an expertise in the category to help drive decisions that lead to business growth

What We're Looking For:

* Passionfor the success of your brands. What does that look like? A proven willingness to go the extra mile, to take on the things that need to be done and a positive attitude that rolls with changes.

* Relationshipskills that work across teams, licenses and functions. What does that look like? Excellent communication skills, the ability to compromise and the desire to work with skill sets across the entire organization.

* Leadership ability that ultimately betters the team. What does that look like? The ability to drive change and results through influence and focus and demonstrated expertise in the field.

* Storytellingskills that deliver and work across brands. What does that sound like? An exceptional ability to communicate the story of your brand and your passion, with a voice that's strong, clear and focused.

* Desireto move Mattel's legacy of success into our future of innovation

* Foundationalknowledge of the business objectives related to marketing/brand management, a demonstrated understanding of standard marketing techniques and a basic understanding of annual financial plans.

Education required:

* Bachelors degree in marketing, business or related field; MBA preferred

Experience, knowledge, skills required:

• Minimum 4 years (3 years with MBA) experience in consumer or brand marketing


• Advanced understanding of standard marketing techniques


• Demonstrated strong analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills


• Excellent quantitative/analytical, time management, and written/verbal skills required


• Ability totake conclusions from data as well as communicate and presentthose actionable insights to leadership and business executives


• Comfortable taking ownership to drive discussions with cross functional partners resulting in a consensus recommendation


• Proactive problem solver, with high attention to detail


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook


• Experience with POS analysis & P&L management, including data applications such as Tableau, Cognos, and NPD preferred


• Experience with developing concise communications and tailoring to various stakeholders

What It's Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

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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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  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.


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  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.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children's and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Visit us athttps://jobs.mattel.com/andwww.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, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.