Associate Manager, Toy Marketing - HW Monster Truck; Product

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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.

• Assist on a sub-segment of Hot Wheels Monster Truck but mainly focus on core Hot Wheels
• Support the development of toy strategy by segment.
• Support the toy pricing architecture and competitive positioning.
• Assist in gathering consumer/play insights specific to toy usage and play patterns.
• Collaborate with Design/R&D to bring toys from concept to shelf.
• Support toy business performance (POS performance and SKU metrics revenue, margin, productivity).
• Provide input to Brand Marketing on packaging, messaging, and feature storytelling.

• 2+ years experience in brand marketing (on brand or agency side), franchise management/marketing, content marketing, or purpose-driven strategy/marketing.
• Project management skills potential to manage complex product development timelines.
• Strong quantitative/Analytical/financial skills (forecasting, pricing, SKU productivity and competitive analysis).
• Financial acumen Experience with P&L management.
• Experience partnering with cross functional teams (ie design and manufacturing).
• Communication skills Excellent at storytelling, presentations, and influencing team.
• Strong PowerPoint creation and presentation skills, proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel
• Roles in category management, product marketing, or product development.
• Background in CPG or toy companies, ideally with exposure to retail buyer dynamics.
• Retail/channel knowledge Ability to leverage insights to build mass, specialty, and e-commerce distribution strategies.
• The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

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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…