Brand Manager

Spin Master • Toronto, ON

4d • CA$90,000 - CA$110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The role will be responsible for leading strategy and product development for licensed plush category across all Spin Master brands.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of consumer product brand management, experience in a new product-oriented industry, preferably working with toy, entertainment, fashion, or other pop culture products
• University or College degree in Marketing, Commerce, or related field
• Direct experience with the product development lifecycle, with a understanding of categories—including competitive set, price points, and buyer needs

Responsibilities

• Lead product development process (turnkey) for plush in collaboration with licensors and cross-functional team
• Own competitive analysis for plush category -become the expert on the category with in-depth knowledge
• Develop slots/rats across all top Spin IP & licenses for the specific product categories
• Manage licensor relationships for strategy communication, product approvals, and quarterly reporting
• Contribute to Global Brand Team & licensor key milestones (Big Bet reviews, sales summit, etc.)
• Own the P&L; collaborate with US Sales and Global Brand Teams on pricing strategy
• Lead regular forecasting and financial planning, including analysis within internal Spin Master system
• Oversee product setup in all internal Spin Master systems
• Participate in Sales Summit and Toy Fairs, including semi-annual travel
• Create all sales support materials, including Toy Fair decks, sell sheets, product photography, and e-commerce copy

Benefits

• Growth and Career Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Innovation, Collaboration and Fun
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Other fun Perks!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree