Manager, Brand Strategy & Activation

East Aurora, NY (On-site)

$104K/yr – $122K/yrManager6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own brand strategy execution across Mattel franchises, translating cultural insights into scalable campaigns, leading cross‑functional activation, agency partnerships, and integrated brand experiences that drive awareness and growth.

  • Lead brand narrative development and activations that tie to franchise moments and retail experiences.
  • Coordinate with IAT, regional teams, and agencies to ensure consistent visuals, tone, and storytelling across platforms.
  • Translate consumer data into actionable brand strategies and content/platform plans with measurable impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • develop and execute strategies that accelerate brand awareness, power key launches, and grow the full franchise business.
  • Lead creation of brand narratives and culturally relevant marketing activations.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for Mattel’s Inter Agency Team (IAT) as well as manage and inspire agency partners to deliver against brand objectives.
  • galvanizes teams, influences stakeholders, and aligns cross-functional partners around a clear vision.
  • pitch ideas, influencing stakeholders, and bringing cross-functional teams together to deliver cohesive brand experiences.
  • Translate consumer insights, cultural trends, and audience behaviors into actionable brand strategies.
  • Develop content and platform strategies (e.g., YouTube, digital ecosystems) in partnership with Mattel Studios and cross-functional teams.
  • Lead integrated brand activations across key franchise moments in partnership with Toy and Franchise Marketing to ensure consistency across product, experiences, and retail.
  • Drive execution of brand experiences and storytelling across retail and eCommerce environments (including PDPs and digital brand ecosystems)
  • Develop and activate strategic brand partnerships and collaborations that expand reach and cultural relevance

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in marketing, with a strong foundation in brand strategy, franchise strategy, or brand building
  • Strong strategic thinker with proven ability to define brand vision, develop scalable narratives, and drive long-term roadmaps
  • Experience working across content, retail, eCommerce, and/or experiential marketing, with a track record of delivering integrated brand initiatives
  • Proven ability to build culturally relevant campaigns and brand activations that drive engagement and growth
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with a confident external presence and experience pitching to senior stakeholders and partners
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable recommendations
  • Excellent cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills; recognized as a connector across teams and disciplines
  • Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and accountable for outcomes
  • Creative, culturally aware thinker who can balance innovation with business impact
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment
  • Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets or P&L at the brand or category level
  • Advanced PowerPoint and presentation skills; proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves

Preferred

  • Growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

Benefits

  • competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
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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