Manager, Brand Strategy & Activation - Matchbox

El Segundo, CA (On-site)

$126K/yr – $150K/yrManager6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the brand vision and cross-category strategy, then translate it into campaigns, activations, and integrated plans across digital, retail, social, and PR.

  • Brand leadership across Entertainment, Product, Marketing, and Franchise teams to execute the vision.
  • Plan moments, launches, and narratives that build awareness, loyalty, and demand.
  • Collaborate with agencies and IAT to ensure consistent brand guardrails and creative execution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Define the long-term brand vision, positioning, and cross-category strategy.
  • Develop and execute strategies that define the brand strategy, accelerate brand awareness, drive launches and grow the full franchise business.
  • Be the primary face of the brand, leading cross-franchise teams to execute the brand vision and brand strategy.
  • Lead weekly 360 meetings with key and senior level stakeholders across digital gaming, content, toy, CPX, LBE and Partnerships.
  • Lead the creation of brand narratives and marketing activations, and be the key point of contact for Mattel’s new Inter Agency Team (IAT).
  • Plan brand moments (anniversaries, entertainment launches, retail programs) that support all lines of business.
  • Translate brand strategy into campaigns, content, and activations.
  • Plan and execute integrated marketing plans (digital, retail, social, influencer, events, PR).
  • Manage media strategy in partnership with regional marketing leads and creative production in partnership with creative team (ads, visuals, storytelling assets).
  • Ensure creative execution stays consistent with brand positioning (via brand guardrails) and product highlights.
  • Create brand stories that drive demand, brand love and consumer loyalty.
  • Collaborate with Brand Creative to manage external agencies scope and strategy.
  • Track & report on campaign performance (awareness, engagement, conversion).
  • Track & report on brand health through consumer engagement, sales performance, and cultural impact.
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Mattel

La Mauritano-Tunisienne des Télécommunications est le premier opérateur mobile en Mauritanie.

Founded in 1999
Nouakchott, Nouakchott-Nord Region, MRT
318 employees (51 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~318

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
38 (12% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
21