Senior Brand Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Brand Manager to join our team at Jazwares. As a key member of our brand development team, you will be responsible for driving the overall execution of product development and associated activities for our select brands.

• Manage project management timelines and business needs required to develop each product line, ensuring all quality standards are proactively met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a product that is the best fit for the brand, including product design, packaging design, marketing, licensing, and other internal team partners.
• Drive day-to-day line development for assigned brand(s) and manage to key development milestones and financial objectives.
• Understand and identify retailer-specific channel strategies to create diverse product lines that satisfy the evolving needs of all global markets and retail channels.
• Utilize project management software for assigned projects and coordinate design approvals with respective licensors and/or stakeholders throughout the development process.
• Consistently follow up with brand and cross-functional teams to communicate project status, updates, issues, and opportunities to the broader organization.
• Evaluate the competitive landscape and industry trends to help drive strategic decisions around product development and customer execution.
• Analyze and evaluate sales data, understand the competition, and current industry trends to aid in product line architecture and development and identify growth opportunities and new product segments.
• Provide consumer, category, and competitive insights and co-develop targeted retail exclusives plans working closely with the Business Director in identifying new trends, product concepts, and development opportunities.
• Assist in brand and product strategies including themes and positioning for every product development season.
• Lead point of contact and communication with cross-functional teams for assigned brands throughout the brand planning and product development phase.
• Ensure brand integrity and development schedules are kept on track.
• Ensure that all outsourced work is quoted in a timely fashion and approved prior to work performed.
• Help verify that potential expenditures are in line with the proposed development budget of the item and negotiate competitive pricing with vendors and external partners.
• Interface with key vendors/suppliers and product managers to ensure a smooth business process.
• Verify necessary changes are communicated to the responsible party and executed, elevating concerns to the Product Manager, Sr Director of Product Development, SVP of Product Development, and Brand Team lead.
• Liaise with Brand Managers to build licensor relationships and coordinate design approvals with respective licensors and/or stakeholders throughout the development process by collaborating throughout development to achieve design and performance requirements while advising on costing, manufacturing, and scheduling parameters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute effective presentations.
• Stay up to date with compliance/style guides/approvals through internal systems and external communication.
• Provide timely feedback to cross-functional teams.
• Gather domestic and international field input on new and existing products.
• Solicit and incorporate sales input into the development of new products.
• Lead and participate in key account calls.
• Track and analyze sales and profitability of new and existing products.
• Work with Sales and Contract Manufacturing to proactively manage inventory (excess, backorders, etc.).
• Lead the team to achieve results and ensure best-in-class products and brand integrity.

• Bachelor's degree in an industry-relevant field preferred.
• 5+ years of product development, product management, brand development, licensing, project management, or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a consumer products industry.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office & G-Suite.
• Knowledge of digital rights management systems.
• Creative out-of-the-box thinker that values innovation.
• Able to multitask, organize, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Able to work independently or collaboratively.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Articulate and eloquent speaking skills that can engage an audience.
• Can easily adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple priorities at one time while simultaneously working on multiple projects/tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Trend-savvy.
• Effective interpersonal skills, and able to build positive and productive working relationships.
• Leadership skills: can train, mentor, coach, inspire, motivate, and develop others.
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of tracking and measuring metrics.
• Advanced presentation skills including the ability to develop and deliver informative and influential presentations.
• Effective project management skills.
• Effective problem solver and critical thinker; proactive in resolving issues.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced, and time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to gain an in-depth knowledge about our brands and products.
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes.
• Strong ability to use independent judgment, analyze information, and formulate recommendations.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience in the toy/baby/pet/costume industry.
• Experience in a global organization.
• Multilingual a plus.

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with an award-winning, robust portfolio of wholly owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows, Pokémon, Star Wars, CoComelon, Fortnite, AEW, Adopt Me, Hello Kitty, and many more. In addition to toys, offerings also include Metaverse gaming, costumes, and products for pets. Headquartered in Sunrise, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries.

At Jazwares, we believe in providing our employees with comprehensive and competitive benefits that support their well-being and overall satisfaction. The salary range for this position: $107,755 - $130,000 /Yr. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. Eligibility for annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K)-retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes a Monday to Friday on-site, Fridays Work from Home, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year and Time Off for vacation, sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you can volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.