Associate Manager, Merchandise - El Segundo, United States - Mattel

Mattel
Mattel
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El Segundo, United States

3 weeks ago

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Company Description 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.

Job Description The Opportunity**:


The Associate Manager, Merchandise, Location Based Entertainment is responsible for spearheading merchandise business development with existing global LBE partners and new ones, leading on merchandise mix & development for both toy + non-toy categories.

This is not a creative role, but a partner facing, business development one which requires knowledge of the LBE merchandise space.

The role is predominately responsible for the day-to-day partner management of our global merchandise projects as well supporting the team across other Live Events business segments.

LBE has proven to be a key factor in increasing consumer engagement with our brands. This position creates and develops the merchandise for these attractions as well as implements research and strategy for new opportunities, working with external partners and internal departments to grow the Live Events business


What Your Impact Will Be:


  • Spearhead merchandise business development with existing global partners and new ones, leading on merchandise mix & development for both toy + nontoy categories.
  • Taking ownership of account management and directly managing multiple LBE partnerships across the global portfolio of brands and experiences.
  • Manage global demand planning for all Location Based Entertainment attractions
  • Spearhead product pricing negotiations with LBE partners ensuring that margin goals are captured while delivering high quality product.
  • Research and develop new experiential retail models for events & attractions, staying abreast of industry trends.
  • Manage global demand planning for all Location Based Entertainment attractions
, inputting into Mattel systems and tracking production through completion and arrival at Distribution Centers around the world

  • Support on global revenue projections, ensuring AOP goals are being met globally in order to achieve growth goals.
  • Diligently manage timelines, ensuring that launches are being met in tandem with operational attraction timelines & needs
  • Support on overall finance administration needs, invoicing, payments & LBE merchandise contractual language.
  • Develop and maintain a through competency for all Mattel brands & all Mattel branded attractions & experience; understanding the target consumers and driving merchandise mixes based on varying attraction goals.

Qualifications What We're Looking For**:

years of experience working in Projection Management and business development, preferably within Location Based Entertainment

  • Demonstrable experience of product planning, demand planning, SKU management, inventory management & partnership management
  • Ability to take ownership of projects, see projects through completion and deliver on deadline.
  • To be a flexible member of the team and the ability to develop and nurture strong relationships both internally and externally.
  • Ability to react and drive solutions in rapidly changing situations with flexibility, clarity and Patient, structured and clear communicator with ability to react positively to all challenges. Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication is essential.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential for use in project management, deck creation and some financial tracking.
  • Business acumen, tons of initiative and the desire to always go the extra mile.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a pressurized, changing environment.
  • Can work independently and with a team.
  • Forward thinker; creative problemsolving & solution oriented thinker is very important.
  • Occasional travel is required as part of this role.
  • Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
The annual base salary range for this position is between $95,200-119,000.


Additional Information

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:

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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 supe
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