Associate Manager Consumer Products

at  Mattel

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, entertain 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.
Join us in a dynamic role where you’ll shape the future of Mattel MENA through strategic implementation and growth initiatives. The ideal candidate for this position will be hired externally through third-party agency.
Your focus will extend to driving commercial success through expert management of key accounts and strategic planning across diverse categories. Essential to your mission is the identification and acquisition of new licensees, enriching our business ecosystem.
Your success hinges on adept relationship management, both internally and externally. You’ll nurture partnerships, facilitate joint business planning, and negotiate contracts to ensure sustainable growth in licensing sales across the region. Passion, creativity, and a keen commercial acumen are essential, particularly within the realms of Sales and Licensing, ideally within Toys & FMCG sectors.
Moreover, your proficiency in product development, leveraging market trends and consumer insights, will be pivotal in crafting innovative strategies that resonate globally and locally. Agility is your ally as you seize new opportunities and forge alliances that drive Mattel MENA towards unprecedented growth and market leadership.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• A background in fashion, toys or FMCG business either in buying, key account management, or commercial sales.
• Degree level education in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience within consumer products management.
• Financial acumen.
• Able to analyse data and construct practical conclusions and recommendations.
• Computer literate including MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• Fluent English is essential, Arabic a plus other European languages useful.
• Sales & marketing skills/savvy.
• A strategic thinker who has the vision to plan and drive results and success.
• Creative in outlook and problem solving and excited by innovation and new opportunities.
• Able to manage change and juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong relationship building skills. Must be able to collaborate, influence and persuade at all levels, support and contribute to the team as well as work autonomously.
  Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

WHO WE ARE

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities

YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Orchestrating the long-term strategic vision for Mattel MENA in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Leading the annual operating plan and quarterly forecasting processes, devising supplier (Licensee) strategies to drive robust growth. You’ll collaborate closely with buyers, licensees, category teams, franchise, marketing, product development, and finance.
• Proactively managing and nurturing relationships with each licensee or distributor, fostering engagement and joint business planning.
• Working closely with Mattel’s market and regional teams, ensuring alignment with local cultural sensitivities, holidays, and market nuances to effectively meet regional needs.
• Sharing global, regional, and local best practices with local partners to enhance operational efficiencies and market effectiveness.
• Cultivating relationships with regional Consumer Products (CP) teams to foster knowledge exchange and leverage best practices across the region.
  In this role, your strategic foresight, collaborative spirit, and cultural awareness will drive Mattel MENA’s success in the dynamic and competitive marketplace.

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