Associate Manager, Partnerships & Business Management

Mattel • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

The Opportunity: The Associate Manager will support day-to-day commercial management of a defined portion of the Disney portfolio. This role partners closely with the Director to drive commercial planning, forecasting, and execution across global and regional teams. This position is ideal for a high-performing commercial lead who can independently own workstreams, influence without authority, and translate data into clear actions, while continuing to build toward broader portfolio ownership over time.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in global strategy or global/international marketing/sales
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional partners without direct authority
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills; Tableau or similar BI tools a plus
• Project-management mindset -- organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning workstreams end-to-end
• Global mindset and comfort working across regions and cultures
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and is eager to take on increasing ownership

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred
• Tableau or similar BI tools a plus

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as a key cross-functional connector across product, marketing, sales, finance, and regional teams
• Drive meeting agendas, synthesize discussions, and ensure follow-up actions are clearly defined and executed
• Support alignment between global strategy and regional execution
• Partner Support Support ongoing collaboration with Disney counterparts through strong preparation, follow-through, and performance tracking
• Ensure internal plans and external communications are aligned, accurate, and timely
• Operational Excellence Manage multiple priorities and timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Anticipate issues before they escalate and bring forward thoughtful solutions
• Commercial Planning & Forecasting Own commercial planning and forecasting for assigned franchises and categories within the Disney portfolio
• Support integrated portfolio forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities, and trade-offs in partnership with commercial teams
• Track performance against plan and proactively surface insights and implications
• Insights & Analysis Translate POS, shipment, and market performance data into clear insights and recommendations for internal teams and licensor partners
• Lead competitive and category analysis (e.g., Circana) to identify whitespace opportunities and inform product and commercial strategies
• Develop clear, executive-ready materials that support decision-making

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed