Senior Manager, Brand - Trends

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with product design, packaging design, marketing, licensing, and other internal team partners to create a product that is the best fit for the brand
• Drive day-to-day line development for assigned brand(s) and manage to key development milestones and financial objectives
• Understand and identify retailer-specific channel strategies to create diverse product lines that satisfy the evolving needs of all global markets and retail channels
• Utilize project management software for assigned projects
• Coordinate design approvals with respective licensors and/or stake holders throughout the development process
• Consistently follow up with brand and cross-functional teams to communicate project status, updates, issues, and opportunities to the broader organization.
• Evaluate the competitive landscape and industry trends to help drive strategic decisions around product development and customer execution
• Analyze and evaluate sales data, understand the competition, and current industry trends to aid in product line architecture and development and identify growth opportunities and new product segments
• Provide consumer, category, and competitive insights and co-develop targeted retail exclusives plans working closely with the Business Director in identifying new trends, product concepts and development opportunities
• Assist in brand and product strategies including themes and positioning, for every product development season

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
• 5+ years of product development, brand management, or licensing experience in consumer products or toys
• Experience with plush, plastic products, and/or action figures strongly preferred
• 3+ years of demonstrated team leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of sports, pop culture trends, and fan-driven consumer products
• Solid knowledge of product development lifecycle, manufacturing processes, and licensor approval workflows
• Advanced analytical skills with experience analyzing sales data, retail exclusives, and competitive landscapes
• High proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace
• Knowledge of digital rights management (DRM) systems
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills across all levels of an organization

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, and 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.