Brand Manager

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$89K/yr – $119K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own the brand P&L and global lifecycle from concept to shelf, turning market and consumer insights into actionable strategies, and steering cross-functional teams to deliver on time, on budget, and with quality across markets.

  • Own P&L and marketing briefs across global markets
  • Lead cross-functional product development and go-to-market campaigns
  • Present insights to sales teams and retail partners to unlock opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Generate new product and marketing opportunities by analyzing global POS data, market trends, and competitive landscapes
  • Translate complex consumer insights and market performance data into actionable business recommendations and commercial strategies
  • Ensure the brand's financial health by proactively identifying cost-saving opportunities and correcting margin discrepancies
  • Champion the brand's strategic vision within the core team, inspiring stakeholders to deliver projects on time, on cost, and compliant with quality standards
  • Maintain consistent, high-impact representation of the brand across all global consumer touchpoints
  • In this role, you will champion the growth and global strategy of your brand portfolio by collaborating closely with cross-functional partners in Product Development, Design, Engineering, and Sales to bring innovative toys to life.
  • You will manage the entire product lifecycle from concept to shelf, driving the critical path process to ensure development timelines are met and financial targets are secured.
  • Day-to-day, you will oversee the brand’s P&L, direct comprehensive marketing and media briefs, and partner closely with external licensors to align on key milestones.
  • You will also use market performance data to unlock new commercial opportunities and deliver high-impact presentations that inspire both internal sales teams and global retail partners.
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Requirements

  • Deep understanding of consumer behavior, global markets, toy and entertainment categories, and emerging industry trends
  • Proven capability in managing brand P&Ls, running financial models, and identifying drivers of brand profitability
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze market share data and synthesize competitive insights
  • Experience driving complex, cross-functional project timelines from concept to commercialization
  • Outstanding communication skills with a track record of building persuasive stories and presenting to executive-level stakeholders
  • Ability to build collaborative partnerships, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and influence teams without direct authority
  • Agility to navigate organizational ambiguity and solve complex business problems with a consumer-first mindset

Benefits

  • Eligible employees may participate in our comprehensive benefits programs, which may include medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings programs, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness resources, life and disability insurance, employee assistance programs, and other company-sponsored benefits.
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Spin Master

3.2 Glassdoor

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences across its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With worldwide toy distribution, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including PAW Patrol®, Melissa & Doug®, Bakugan® and Rubik's® Cube, and is the global toy licensee for other iconic properties. Through its in-house entertainment studio, the company creates and produces captivating multiplatform content including powerhouse preschool franchise PAW Patrol, along with other original shows, short-form series and feature films. With an established presence in digital games anchored by Toca Boca® and PiknikTM, Spin Master engages 60 million active users monthly in open-ended, creative and safe play. With 29 offices spanning nearly 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,500 team members globally.

Founded in 1994
Toronto, Ontario, CAN
3.1K employees (830 in marketing)
64% recommend to a friend
62% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$89K/yr – $119K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($104K) is 5% above the median base salary for Brand Manager roles in the United States ($99K).

Brand Manager median pay in the United States

$100K/yr

Most pay falls between $83K and $115K. Based on 164 salaries.

See all Spin Master salaries

Funding

Total Funding
$46.5M
Last Raise
$45.8M
Post IPO Secondary, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2022
    Post IPO Secondary • $45.8M
  • Aug 2015
    Post IPO Equity • $761.3K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
292.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.3%
Direct
45.2%
Referral
6.3%
Social
2.9%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.1K
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Brand Manager

Spin Master · Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid