Jakks Pacific, Inc. Santa Monica , CA 90405
Posted 3 weeks ago
JAKKS Pacific, Inc., a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular brands and children's toy licenses in the world, currently seeks an energetic, self-starter for the role of Brand Manager
This is a two-pronged role perfect for a Brand Manager who enjoys many different types of projects. The Brand Manager
Responsibilities:
INTERNATIONAL
Support regional markets with all sales, marketing, creative asset needs including:
Item set-up
product and packaging samples
customized presentations for different markets and brands
product images
global price list
Develop strong relationship with global teams to understand the market landscape
Support regional marketing requests, acting as liaison between the regions and cross-functional global teams
Collaborate with global product team to ensure intl product needs are being met
Participate in product development milestone meetings to understand the full scope of the line and gather feedback
Share best practices across the regions
Assist in validating international forecasts and proactively identify opportunities
Ad-hoc category & geographic analyses to identify market share and/or expansion opportunities
Interface with Disney Consumer Products teams as necessary
Be proactive in identifying assortment/packaging needs for international
Present product lines and marketing plans to sales teams and customers
BRAND/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT:
Facilitate relationships with cross-functional teams (Costing, Design, Planning, Packaging, Sales) to develop a compelling and profitable product line, which meets licensor's approval, hits target cost and adheres to schedule
Interface with licensor on regular basis, ensuring all product and marketing plans are in adherence to brand standards and are on strategy
Support the business by managing communication tools such as line lists and product decks
Identify business opportunities by monitoring and analyzing retail trends, competitive products and reviews, and sales data
Analyze and provide category, consumer, competitor, customer and product-specific insights, trends and market research, as needed
Serve as brand champion for product lines; manage, coordinate and attend tradeshows & internal sales meetings
Skills & Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
3-5 years of experience of working in toy, consumer products, retail or brand marketing field, preferably with some international exposure
Strategic thinking skills coupled with ability to tactically execute plans
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Resourceful; ability to be a proactive self-starter to get things accomplished with minimal oversight
Ability to make strategic decisions to maintain deadlines
A collaborative, team oriented working style
A deep level curiosity about customers and consumers
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload
Ability to build relationships & willingness to help as needed across global regions
Interest in international business and understanding of different cultures
Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to multitask
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A positive, "can do" roll-up-your-sleeves attitude with an eagerness to learn
Strong computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote etc.
Ideally, have experience in the toy industry or working in an industry that markets to retailers, such as Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon.com and/or international retailers is a plus
Our Benefits:
Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life & accident insurance and employee assistance program
Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
Compensation: JAKKS Pacific offers a competitive salary. Compensation for this role commensurate with experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $75,000-$95,000.
Company Overview
A leading designer and marketer of children's toys and consumer products, JAKKS Pacific is always on the lookout for talented, bright and creative individuals to join our ever-growing team.
Best known for our toy and entertainment products, JAKKS produces impressive and innovative products across multiple categories spanning from action figures, collectibles, and dolls to high performance activity toys and vehicles, and let's not forget our deep portfolios of beloved licensed characters. In other words, we work hard to make play more fun, and we believe it has paid off.
Included in Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies for four years in a row, and Forbes' 100 Best Small Companies for three years, JAKKS is an aggressive and passionate company, with a commitment to customers and a dedication to growing our business.
Our goal is to continuously cultivate a talented and diverse workforce while providing a safe and productive work environment and an excellent career growth opportunity while working with a dynamic team who loves what they do and for a Company that ultimately makes children smile, play and succeed!
Jakks Pacific, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No Recruiters Please. No Relocation is associated with this position.
Jakks Pacific, Inc.