Associate Brand Manager

Spin Master Ltd•New York, NY

43d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Brand Manager will play a critical role leading brands for the Plush category. This role is 4 days per week in office. 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 [email protected] or by phone at 416 364-6002 and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Requirements

Experience in the consumer products industry, preferably in toy, entertainment, fashion, electronics, or other pop culture products.
Understands brand guidelines and standards to champion the brand, and ensure consistent and compelling brand representations.
Conducts market analysis to understand key trends for consumers.
Domestic and International travel required at times.
Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage internal systems to drive key brand operations including product set-up, financial/PL set-up, wave management, and product number creation.
Support all marketing activities including (but not limited to) digital media, TV and video production, social media, eCommerce, packaging, branding, public relations, and trade shows.
Present new brand and product lines, strategies, plans, and results to internal sales team and external partners.
Oversee both industry and public facing trade shows from planning to execution.
Lead small set of low-complexity products and assist in managing projects related to greater product development activities.
Support category and consumer research by helping to develop research materials and product samples.
Manage licensor communications including gaining approvals on marketing assets.