Consumer Products Manager in Slough

We are seeking a highly strategic, results-driven Manager, Consumer Products EMEA to lead and expand the regional Softlines business within the Franchise - Consumer Products division at Mattel EMEA. This pivotal role will be directly responsible for the strategic and commercial management of Mattel's most important Softlines partners across EMEA, spanning apparel, footwear and home categories, sitting at the intersection of partner management, commercial leadership and strategic development.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Manage all aspects for day-to-day Top Tier SL partners using a data-first approach (EUROMONITOR).
• Deliver detailed JBP per partner that includes forecast, budget, stretch targets, retail marketing calendars and EMEA relevant product line plans by country.
• Develop deep relationships with partners at all levels.
• Conduct bi-weekly 121 meetings, quarterly business reviews, annual top to tops and track financial goals through forecasting and ambitious sales targets.
• Deliver and ensure detailed joint marketing plan per partner that includes licensee investment aligned with Mattel CP goals.
• Ensure marketing support for top items.
• Negotiate EMEA deal terms and submit for legal drafting ensuring all relevant approvals have been gathered and all information required is present and correct.
• Liaise with the legal team and licensee on contract drafting.
• Research, identify and pitch new category opportunities and prospective clients.
• Prepare brand pitch and marketing presentations across Mattel's IP portfolio of brands.
• Attend Trade Fairs or category specific shows.
• Responsible as the key point of connection for all aspects for SL Top tier partners including internal alignment and planning, country feedback, building business plans and strategy.
• Support Category Lead on key strategy for region.
• Bi-weekly SL calls with each market lead to provide necessary support and planning.
• Analyze the market with SWOT, Gaps, opportunities, category priorities.
• Keep current with changing trends competitors.
• Monthly calls with global leads (GBT), franchise and brand teams.
• Support country teams to drive the top tier SL licensees through joint planning and immersion sessions.
• Work closely with the Product Development, Creative and Quality Assurance teams on getting first-class products to market.
• Work closely with Retail Development, Digital, PR, Regional Franchise and Local Brand teams to develop joint business plans.
• Implement marketing and promotional strategies in liaison with internal external stakeholders.
• Gather and share category best practice from across the EMEA region with local teams.
• Help find innovative ways to grow the business.
• Manage extension of local deals into additional EMEA countries.

Qualifications What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of experience in consumer products, marketing, or sales, preferably within the fashion industry.
• Strong understanding of the licensing environment, with direct exposure to licensing processes.
• Experience in managing Softline's DTRs.
• Softline's knowledge.
• Experience developing Joint Business Plans (JBPs).
• Exposure to managing financial plans, including forecasting and performance tracking.
• Proven sales negotiation skills and a strong commercial mindset.
• Partner-centric mindset and deep understanding of the fashion licensing ecosystem.
• Solutions-oriented, with the ability to think creatively and identify incremental revenue opportunities.
• Strong influencing skills, with the ability to communicate messages persuasively and impactfully.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the competence to build, articulate, and present strategic plans.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, able to navigate internal and external stakeholders with ease.
• Collaborative team player with an ambitious, growth-focused mindset.

Additional Information:

At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to join Mattel’s Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviours: We collaborate, we innovate, and we execute.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.