Associate Brand Manager - Nerf, US Marketing

Pay Competitive

Location:

Providence/Rhode Island

Employment type:

Full-Time

Req#: 45633

At Hasbro we’re changing the face of play and entertainment. We’re looking for people who want to explore, experiment and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture of community, passion, integrity, creativity and inclusion has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative and highly committed individuals for 90+ years and we believe the best is yet to come.

Hasbro’s US Regional Marketing Team has a need for a high-energy, results-oriented, innovative, and analytical marketer to lead key initiatives and strategic execution of marketing plans within the Sports Action Portfolio, on the Nerf brand.

A Day in the Life of an Associate Brand Manager:

• Driving profitable growth for Nerf portfolio by developing go-to-market brand and retail strategies to optimize brand performance in the US.
• Confidently presenting strategic product plans in front of small and large audiences regularly.
• Analyzing point-of-sale and competitive data to understand the trends of the business and provide sound rationale for shipment forecasts and future program recommendations.
• Thriving in a dynamic team environment and collaborating with many different cross-functional partners across different objectives.
• Taking initiative on deliverables, driving and following up on project milestones while ensuring appropriate communication and progress updates throughout.
• Bringing a solution-oriented approach to each business challenge.
• Balancing and prioritizing multiple different day-to-day demands, as well as department-wide deliverables, ensuring they are completed in a timely manner.
• Assisting on the development of annual marketing plans around new product lines to drive revenue and secure strong placement at Retail.
• Partnering with the Hasbro Customer Marketing and Sales teams in the development of annual trade/promotional opportunities to drive consumer demand, retailer engagement and maximize retail sales.
• Managing multiple segments within the Nerf portfolio to drive profitable growth YoY, including leading strategic retail pricing recommendations and item level forecasting for products within the portfolio.
• Partnering and collaborating with and providing strategic retail input to the Hasbro Global Consumer & Innovation Organization on product development needs as it relates to the current/future retail environments, Account exclusives, regional financial goals and the commercialization of the Nerf and Super Soaker product lines in the US Market.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum of 3 years of dynamic Brand/Strategy or Marketing experience in a forward-thinking consumer-focused organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, or related field.
• MBA strongly preferred, but not required.

Functional experience and/or knowledge will include:

• Proven track record of executing a brand marketing plan grounded in insights and analysis in a fast-paced organization.
• Ability to transform strategy and vision into impactful, executable plans within the organization with a sense of urgency.
• Strong communication and persuasive interpersonal skills to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams effectively.
• The ability to seamlessly adapt to changing environments and to make informed recommendations to keep performance on track.
• Outstanding verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong project management abilities; capable of prioritizing and balancing multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints and within budget parameters.
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships across the organization.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Hasbro’s world-class brands and talented people are our greatest assets. One of the ways we invest in you is through a competitive and contemporary benefits package. Your particular benefits package will depend on your position, location, local legal requirements, and years with the company. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Half-day Fridays year-round, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Team Hasbro Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Toy Discounts and more!

Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Hasbro, Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate with toy, board game, and media assets, headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.