Manager Retail Development – Mattel Internship

Job Description:

The Opportunity Mattel is seeking a Development Program Management Associate I to join our product development team at our campus in El Segundo. You will help manage projects from concept through production, in collaboration with a worldwide, cross-functional team consisting of representatives from Design, Development, Marketing, Manufacturing and others throughout the product design and development process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to influence the account by selling-in key programs
• Responsible for the retail development budget of the account and ensuring that the revenue goals are being achieved
• Works comfortably with licensees and specific category experience in Hard lines, Soft lines and/or Publishing.
• Strategic leader for Mattel Consumer Products (Hard lines, Soft lines and Publishing) at top retail accounts.
• Primary partners are Franchise team, Mattel sales organization, creative team, and category leads in licensing.
• Responsible for building and driving Multi-Category Program Development – from ideation and strategy to executional tactics, to achieve/support organizational objectives for market share, volume, revenue, operating income and brand awareness.
• Proven presentations skills with executive presence and leadership; ability to drive appropriate influence and results with key stakeholders
• Cultivates and fosters strong working relationships with retailer buyers, marketing managers, and key agencies/suppliers to ensure execution of Mattel CP programs.
• Manages complex, integrated marketing programs that cross multiple business segments, franchises and multiple marketing vehicles (in-store, online, social, PR)
• Applies financial acumen and analytical skills to build a successful strategy

Job Requirements:

• Fluency with Power point is a must
• Proven presentations skills with executive presence and leadership; ability to drive appropriate influence and results with key stakeholders; exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal) is required.

Qualification & Experience:

• Experience within the consumer brand/CPG space highly preferred
• 5+ years of Retail Development experience and industry knowledge
• 3+ years of experience either at Mattel or specifically with top (mass) retail accounts
• Cross category programs and experience highly preferred
• Experienced decision maker and manager of retail development program planning and operations is required

Job Details:

Company: Mattel

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: El Segundo, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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