Consumer Products Manager, Softlines

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, entertain and develop children through play. At Mattel we are at our best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard. We are committed to facilitating a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and shares an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives. We also aim to create a family-friendly workplace that makes it possible for our team to more easily balance family life and their work at Mattel. This culture has been recognised by our team and Mattel ANZ have been certified as a Great Place to Work company!

Mattel ANZ are seeking an experienced Softline's Manager with proven experience in a Consumer Goods/Softlines environment to lead opportunities on our iconic brands! Taking a franchise management approach, the successful candidate will drive the sales and profit goals through business development, execution of business strategies and day-to-day management.

As Softline's Manager your impact will be seen by:

• Translating overall brand/category strategic plans into commercial licensing partnerships

• Continue to evolve the Softlines business by tapping into new consumer segments and ensuring our brands have coverage across strategic categories and price points

• Manage relationships with existing licensees to both maintain current business and find incremental growth.

• Lead retailer relationships at the buyer level across Softline's and manage the product development process to ensure brand integrity.

• Conduct analysis of product categories by brand to identify opportunities for growth via both existing and new licensees.

• Lead the quarterly sales forecasting cycle with licensees for Softline's portfolio.

• 7+ years' experience in a Consumer Goods/Softlines environment.

• Thorough understanding of Softline's licensing processes, procedures, industry and licensees' objectives.

• Experience at a consumer products or entertainment company in a Softlines licensing role would be advantageous but not essential.

• Proven ability to build relationships that grow business.

• Evident financial acumen.

We are seeking a driven individual who is passionate about our category and can demonstrate creating cross category opportunities for a franchise management approach. Internally this role is known as an Manager, Consumer Products (Softlines).

Does this sound like you? Are you excited in the opportunity to work with iconic brands and drive commercial success? If so apply now!