Brand Manager - Pokemon

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day product development from concept to market by coordinating the timely creation, placement, and approval of development samples, presentation models, and marketing photography
• Act as the primary liaison with licensors by managing portal submissions, coordinating design approvals, and building strong relationships to ensure brand integrity and adherence to development schedules
• Analyze point-of-sale data, industry trends, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities, co-develop retail exclusive plans, and formulate strategic product positioning
• Manage product line plans and track project expenditures by negotiating 3D model, tooling, and unit costs with global Product Managers and external partners to maximize profitability
• Collaborate with the Sales team to gather global input, proactively manage inventory, participate in key account calls, and create compelling brand decks for highly effective presentations
• Serve as the central communication hub utilizing project management software to consistently update stakeholders while acting as a trainer and mentor for junior staff on the brand team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product development, brand management, or project management within the toys or consumer pro ducts industry
• Strong, foundational knowledge of consumer product development lifecycles and global manufacturing processes
• Robust analytical and critical thinking skills with a demonstrated capability to measure metrics, evaluate information, and proactively formulate strategic recommendations
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, cross-functional projects, and strict deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulately engage, influence, and collaborate with diverse individuals at all organizational levels
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and excellent attention to detail, with the capacity to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• Strong proficiency in standard productivity tools including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (G-Suite)

Preferred

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Brand Management, or an industry-related field is a plus
• Prior knowledge of or experience utilizing digital rights management systems

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children
• employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals
• short and long-term disability
• tuition reimbursement
• Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave
• Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects