Product Manager

Stryker Corporation; München; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global toy company in Munich seeks a Brand Manager to develop and execute marketing strategies for their product portfolio. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Marketing and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the toy industry. Strong project management, analytical, and creative skills are essential, alongside fluency in German and English. This role offers flexible hours and opportunities for career growth, as well as an inclusive and vibrant work environment.

Leistungen

Growth and Career Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Comprehensive Benefits

Other fun Perks!

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant marketing experience ideally in the Toy Industry.
• Experience with consumer promotions and marketing tactics required.
• Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.

Aufgaben

• Develop marketing plans for assigned brands.
• Manage brand financial aspects including P&L and budgeting.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, sales, and finance teams.

Kenntnisse

Marketing acumen

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Creative mindset

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

MS Office including Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

Please Note: If you are a current Spin Master employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy, entertainment and digital gaming company? At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds—and that's why we want you!

Calling all Product Managers, do you have proven experience developing and managing product plans for brands? Forecasting against SKU's based on market analysis and product potential? Managing and building the portfolio of the great Brands? Well you may be the ideal fit for a Brand Manager role here at Spin Master, please see a description of the position below.

What will you work on?

The Brand Manager will be part of the GAS Marketing Team based in our Munich office, working on marketing execution and promotional activities of Spin Master's brand portfolio. This is a hands‑on, high‑responsibility role that will challenge you to manage a diverse team of cross‑functional peers.

How will you create impact?

• Develop and manage the marketing plan for the assigned brands, including brand and product marketing strategy, product positioning, creative strategy briefs, market research and consumer insights, advertising, in‑store POP, public relations, licensing relations, e‑comm, and targeted consumer/trade outreach and promotions.
• Forecasting: Recommend the annual forecasts for each SKU, based on a deep analysis of the market and product potential, closely work with Supply/Demand Planners and Sales Team to review and implement monthly changes as part of Forecasting Reviews.
• Manage the financial aspects of a portfolio of the brand, including costing and pricing, P&L, budgeting, SKU rationalization and profitability analysis.
• Participate in sales presentations for large retailers and provide sales tools supporting successful sell‑in of the brands.
• Manage close collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Supply/Demand and Finance teams.

What are your skills and experience?

• We are looking for a candidate with a strong marketing acumen, experience of development and execution of strong marketing plans, with a proven track record of brand equity growth and strong sales results.
• You have strong project management skills and know how to manage multiple projects at hand without losing details of each project out of sight. You have experience of realization of complex marketing projects under pressure, on time and within budget.
• You combine creative mind with strong analytical skills; you love working with Excel, and know that numbers are as important in effective marketing as a creative plan.
• You are proactive and a result‑driven person, who loves to learn and exceed expectations. You simply get things done.
• You a real team player and are willing to succeed together in a friendly and fun collaborative environment. You are open to learn from your colleagues and share the knowledge with your team members to ensure we grow together.
• You are a real relationship builder and ideally have experience working in a complex matrix set‑up, working successfully with multiple stakeholders across cross‑functional teams and geographies, and customers across multiple markets.
• Masters Degree in Marketing /Communications/ Business
• Minimum of 2-3 years relevant marketing experience ideally in the Toy Industry, other kid‑related industries (for example toy retail or kid licensing - marketing/licensing/entertainment business) or FMCG
• Working knowledge of a variety of marketing tactics from media, in‑store and consumer promotions
• Direct experience with the full product development cycle, with a track record of thriving in a growth oriented and changing environment.
• Proficient in using MS Office programs including Power BI, experienced with content management systems
• Native in German and fluent in English

What you can expect from us:

• Growth and Career Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Innovation, Collaboration and Fun
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Other fun Perks!

What's it like to work here?

Spin Master is a fast‑paced, hands‑on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision‑making; though our challenging start‑up atmosphere isn't for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.

Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.

Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.