Associate Brand Manager

TalentoHC; Bristol Township (Bucks County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

TalentoHC partners with a leading global toy and consumer products company to place an Associate Brand Manager in Bristol, PA on a temporary leave-coverage basis. The role supports a major licensed girls’ brand and works across Product Design, Packaging, Marketing, Licensing, Sales, and Product Development.

You will move toy lines through development, track timelines, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure IP compliance and timely launches.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–4 years of experience in brand or product management.
• Hands-on experience supporting physical consumer-product development.
• Experience in toys or licensed consumer products strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with licensing and IP approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Support product-line development across Girls brands from concept to launch.
• Track development timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with Design, Packaging, Marketing, Licensing, and Sales teams.
• Coordinate licensor and IP approvals per guidelines.
• Analyze sales and POS data by product/SKU/retailer.
• Maintain brand decks, line plans, and presentations.
• Prepare retailer and key-account presentations with Sales input.
• Communicate project status and next steps across the organization.
• Assist with costing, item information, and samples.

Skills

Brand management

Product development

Cross-functional

Licensing

Project management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Line plans

Brand decks

Job description

Title: Associate Brand ManagerLocation: Bristol, PA (Hybrid)Employment Type: Contract – ~3.5 MonthsCompensation: $33–$35/hrAbout the OpportunityTalentoHC is partnering with a leading global toy and consumer products company seeking an Associate Brand Manager to join its Girls Brand Team on a temporary leave-coverage basis. This role will support the management of a major licensed girls' brand alongside other new and emerging brands within the division. This is a brand management role with a strong product-development component. The Associate Brand Manager will help move toy and product lines through the development cycle — ensuring products stay consistent with the brand and IP, hit key timelines, and resonate with consumers and retail partners. The role sits at the intersection of Product Design, Packaging, Marketing, Licensing, Sales, and Product Development, requiring someone who is organized, cross-functional, and comfortable keeping multiple projects moving simultaneously. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior brand or product professional looking to deepen their hands-on experience in licensed consumer products within a high-profile toy environment.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport product-line development across Girls brands, helping move SKUs from initial concept through development and launchTrack product-development timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projectsWork cross-functionally with Product Design, Packaging, Marketing, Licensing, and Sales teamsCoordinate licensor and IP approvals, ensuring products adhere to brand and style guidelinesConduct competitive, consumer, and trend research with a focus on the toy and Girls categoryAnalyze sales and POS data by product, SKU, and retailer to identify opportunitiesHelp maintain brand decks, line plans, sales materials, and presentationsGather input from Sales and help prepare for retailer and key-account presentationsCommunicate project status, changes, issues, and next steps across the organizationSupport brand consistency across product, packaging, and marketing touchpointsAssist with costing, item information, samples, and other administrative components of product developmentQualificationsApproximately 2–4 years of experience in brand management, product management, product development, or a closely related roleHands-on experience supporting physical consumer-product development — candidates with digital marketing or campaign-only backgrounds will not be a fitExperience working in toys, licensed consumer products, kids/entertainment, or broader CPG strongly preferredFamiliarity with licensing and IP approval processes is a significant advantageStrong cross-functional project management and organizational skills; comfortable managing multiple timelines simultaneouslyComfortable working with sales data, POS reporting, and retail-facing materialsStrong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across design, marketing, sales, and licensing teamsProficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with line plans, brand decks, or sales presentations a plusAbout TalentoHCBuild Your Best Team YetExecutive Search | Talent Strategy | Human Capital ConsultingTalentoHC is a global executive search and human capital consulting firm helping organizations build high-performing leadership teams that drive growth and transformation. The firm partners with companies across industries including technology, aviation, hospitality, media, and professional services to identify and place senior leaders who shape organizational strategy. Through a human capital-centric approach, TalentoHC supports organizations navigating leadership change, strengthening talent strategy, and building teams capable of delivering long-term enterprise value.Equal Opportunity EmployerTalentoHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.