Senior Manager, Brand - Licensed Sports & Fan Collectibles

Senior Manager, Brand - Licensed Sports & Fan Collectibles

Job Category: Brand

• Full-Time
• On-site

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Culver City, CA 90230, USA

As the Senior Brand Manager, you will lead end-to-end product execution for a high-growth portfolio of trend-driven brands! You will manage plush and plastic lines from concept to shelf, bringing emerging pop culture, sports, and entertainment trends to market at global retail. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

Act as the primary brand steward with major sports properties, governing bodies, and entertainment partners, managing brand strategy, product lines, and key partner relationships

• Translate athlete partnerships, major sporting event milestones, seasonality and fan-driven trends into compelling action figures, toys, and collectibles that collectors crave

Collaborate cross-functionally with product design, packaging, marketing, and licensing to build diverse, brand-accurate product lines that satisfy global retail channel strategies

Manage, mentor, and guide a team while serving as the lead point of contact for assigned brands to ensure brand integrity and schedules stay firmly on track

Analyze sales data, competitive landscapes, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities, co-develop retail exclusive plans, and inform strategic product line architecture

Drive licensor relationships by coordinating design approvals, maintaining strict adherence to style guides, and communicating feedback to vendors and cross-functional teams

Oversee project budgets, verify vendor quotes, negotiate competitive pricing, and work alongside Sales and Manufacturing to manage inventory and profitability

Plan and execute compelling product presentations for key accounts, actively soliciting global field and sales input to refine existing and upcoming product lines

Perform other duties as assigned

• 5+ years of experience in brand management, product development, or licensing—specifically working with major sports properties, sports merchandise, trading cards, or licensed fan products
• Proven track record navigating complex sports or entertainment licensor approval workflows and managing strategic brand partnerships
• 3+ years of demonstrated team leadership or supervisory experience with a proven track record of driving results
• Solid knowledge of the end-to-end product development lifecycle, manufacturing processes, and licensor approval workflows
• Advanced analytical skills with proven experience analyzing sales data, managing retail exclusives, and evaluating competitive landscapes
• Deep understanding of sports, pop culture trends, and fan-driven consumer products
• High proficiency in project management software, MS Office, Google Workspace, and digital rights management (DRM) systems
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with a proactive ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is a plus

Prior experience specifically managing plush, plastic products, or action figures is a huge plus

This job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that arerequiredofthe employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new one may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The salary range for this position is $ - $/ Yr. The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares…