Manager, Global Brand Marketing - Pixar

Company Description

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 fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. 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.

The Team:

The Pixar Global Marketing team champions the strategy and line development for Disney Pixar Action Figures product lines, working with cross-functional partners internally and our licensed partner Pixar.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

The Action Figures team is hiring an Manager, Global Brand Marketing to work on the Global Brand Team to help deliver best-in-class global brand and marketing strategies that will create maximum value for the company. Working alongside the Director, Global Brands and working closely with colleagues across the company, primarily focusing on product development, business strategy, and marketing asset creation for Pixar franchises.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Manage the development of the Pixar toy line in coordination with key category partners at as well as our internal design & development cross-functional team
• Utilize key competitive and consumer data to develop & present long-term strategy for the business 
• Serve as the key point of contact on the marketing team for our licensor partners. Lead all day-to-day communications, line reviews etc.
• Collaborate with the Mattel commercial teams around the world to ensure the needs of all global markets are met with the product portfolio. In addition, work closely with these teams to ensure we are meeting or exceeding shipping & POS goals for the business
• Work closely alongside the Hot Wheels brand marketing & brand creative teams to support the execution of global brand-building activities & marketing assets such as TV commercials, influencer content etc. 
• Role in currently an individual contributor.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience with MBA or 6 years of relevant work experience without MBA in marketing
• MBA preferred but not necessary with the right experience
• Prior experience managing & working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary cross-functional teams
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable and confident presenting to both a large audience and a senior level audience.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking & analytical skills
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Nice to have: a passion for & knowledge of the entertainment industry

REQUIRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A positive attitude! Someone who sees a challenge as an opportunity. 
• Excellent relationship building skills, particularly with individuals in a client type role 
• Passion for developing junior level talent in the organization
• Entrepreneurial mindset & self-starter

The annual base salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $144,000.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

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 with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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