Sr Associate, Toy Marketing, Dolls

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a Sr. Marketing Associate to bring properties like KPop Demon Hunters, Disney Princess, Frozen and Wicked to life with our iconic dolls.

As a member of our Global Brand Team, you’ll partner closely with licensors and cross-functional teams across Mattel to create the product line, drive business strategy and develop strong marketing assets for an exciting and fast-paced portfolio. This in-office role Monday-Thursday with remote Fridays offers exposure to global campaigns,

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in marketing, preferably in product development.
• Ability to collaborate with creative, engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Excellent storytelling, presentations and influencing leadership; strong PowerPoint creation.
• Ability to leverage analysis and insights to support product recommendations and distribution strategies.
• Highly organized, independent and detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills.
• Strong time management, planning and project execution skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build solid collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support team in gaining buy-in across all levels and licensors and secure internal commitment to activate across markets and lines.
• Contribute to development of 3–5 year toy product roadmaps balancing innovation and refresh cycles.
• Support toy pricing architecture and competitive positioning through market analysis and business recommendations.
• Collaborate with Product Design, Packaging and Development teams to bring compelling toys to market on time and on budget, backed by Consumer Insights.
• Prepare competitive analyses tracking consumer trends and brand performance to identify opportunities.
• Report toy business performance (revenue, margin, SKU productivity) with Brand Marketing.
• Partner with Brand Marketing to develop storytelling for global campaigns and assets.
• Maintain strategic communications with licensors and planning materials for timely decisions.
• Coordinate product development activities, including sample requests, asset distribution and licensor meetings.

Skills

Marketing

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Tools

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job 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.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Portfolio Dolls team is seeking a Sr. Marketing Associate to bring incredible properties like KPop Demon Hunters, Disney Princess, Frozen and Wicked to life with our iconic dolls. As a member of our Global Brand Team, you’ll partner closely with licensors and cross-functional teams across Mattel to create the product line, drive business strategy and develop strong marketing assets for an exciting and fast-paced portfolio.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Support team in gaining buy-in across all levels and with licensors, as well as executional commitment from internal partners to activate across key markets and key lines of business
• Contribute to development of 3 – 5 year toy product roadmaps, balancing innovation and refresh cycles
• Support the toy pricing architecture and competitive positioning decisions through market analysis and business recommendations
• Work closely with the Product Design, Packaging and Development teams to bring compelling toys to market on time and on budget, backed by Consumer Insights
• Prepare competitive analyses tracking consumer trends and brand performance to identify key opportunities in the market
• Collaborate with Associate Marketing Manager to report on toy business performance (revenue, margin, SKU productivity)
• Partner with Brand Marketing to develop storytelling for global marketing campaigns and assets
• Facilitate relationship with licensors by developing strategic communications and maintaining key planning materials to support timely decision-making
• Coordinate key product development activities, including sample requests, asset distribution and licensor meeting logistics, to support cross-functional alignment and on-time execution
• Present with confidence to drive brand strategy and products

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years experience in marketing, preferably in product development
• Ability to comfortably collaborate with creative, engineering and manufacturing teams
• Excellent at storytelling, presentations and influencing leadership. Strong PowerPoint creation and presentation skills, proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to leverage analysis and insights to support product recommendations and distribution strategies
• Highly organized, independent and detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills
• Strong time management, planning and project execution skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build solid collaborative relationships

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement?At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. 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:
This role is an in-office role Monday-Thursday, and work from home on Fridays.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 collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

The pay range for this position is between $92,000 and $115,000 annually. The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.