Director, Merchandising - Bitty POP and Toys

Funko; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Competitive compensation

Creative work environment

Job summary

Funko is seeking a senior merchandising leader in Burbank, CA to forecast trends, lead a team of merchants, and drive fan-centric product strategies across multiple licenses and categories.

You will partner with planning, sales, marketing, product development, sourcing, and licensors to align product strategies with financial goals and go-to-market timelines. A strong leadership background and passion for pop culture are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in product development/merchandising, preferably consumer goods.
• Experience managing a team and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or equivalent; strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately forecast trends and monitor performance to inform product assortment strategy.
• Possess passion for Pop Culture to drive fan-centric product strategies.
• Partner with the Planning team on sales goals, inventory levels and quantities purchased.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Sourcing, Creative and Planning.
• Partner with Licensors to represent the Brand and align product strategies with financial goals.
• Establish and implement strategies with impact on business results aligned to corporate objectives.
• Lead a team of merchants and develop talent to optimize performance.
• Develop short to mid-term plans for organizational optimization and required talent.

Skills

Product strategy

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or equivalent

Job description

Funko Overview

Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.

But what does Funko do?

Funko is a purveyor of pop culture, making and selling license-focused collectibles. We currently hold hundreds of licenses for franchises ranging from Marvel to Harry Potter, giving us the rights to create tens of thousands of characters - one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. We take your favorite characters and turn them into adorable, or sometimes scary, collectible figures. Our most famous line, Pop! Vinyl, has millions of fans around the world.

What You’ll Do

• Accurately forecast trends and monitor performance to establish overall product assortment strategy.
• Possess strong passion for multiple facets of Pop Culture to drive fan-centric product strategies.
• Partner with the Planning team on sales goals, inventory levels and quantities purchased.
• Demonstrate exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Sourcing, Creative and Planning to realize the vision of the product strategy and deliver against go-to-market timelines.
• Partner with Licensors to represent the Brand and advocate for product strategies that meet financial obligations.
• Establish and implement strategies that have short to mid-term impact on business results in alignment with parent/corporate organization objectives.
• Lead a team of merchants and drive people development to optimize each individual’s performance.
• Develop short to mid-term plans for optimizing the organization, function, or sub-function and the talent required to execute strategies in job area.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of product development/merchandising experience, preferably in the consumer goods industry. Multi-category experience preferred, with a priority for experience in Toys and micro-collectibles
• 5+ years of experience managing a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or equivalent
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to set challenging goals and work through others to achieve results
• Ability to build business relationship across departments and foster a culture of collaboration
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Strong analytical skills: demonstrated ability to drive analysis into action
• Flexible, self-starter, and comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment.
• Desire for a high level of responsibility and ownership and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Creative problem solver and solutions provider.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects; detail oriented and organized.

Salary Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $131,000 - $175,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

What Funko Offers

Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This onsite position is based in Burbank, CA. Local candidates will be considered first.