About the job

Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades.

Our Culture

At Moose we are playful with a purpose. Fun is at the heart of everything we do, but we’re also very serious about the important stuff: our people, our values, and the planet:

We're officially a Great Place to Work!
We're a family.
We dream big.
We love diversity.
We're always learning.
We prioritise well-being.
We give back in a big way.
We're serious about sustainability.
We bring the fun!

Visit our website or our LinkedIn Life page for more information on our amazing brands and people.

Position Title

Associate Brand Manager, Global & US – Games

Classification

Exempt

Position Status

Full Time

Reports To

Senior Director, Global & US Marketing – Games

Direct Reports

None

Role Objectives

To build and support the development and implementation of product strategies to support category objectives, including full marketing programs as well as general go-to-market plans and product line architecture.

Qualifications

A minimum of 3-4 years of professional working experience
Undergraduate degree
MBA or equivalent work experience
Must have experience in marketing or marketing-related function, ideally within a kid-targeted category like toys, entertainment, food, sports, video games, or another type of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) product or brand.

Responsibilities

Brand Management

Play an active role in product development, brainstorming sessions and review meetings, with global counterparts, to develop line plans, pricing, and US launch dates to grow the category.
Support leadership team and build 1 st pass of product pricing architecture based on US competitive landscape, including identifying US market gaps to develop exclusive product offerings by retailer (partnering with global partners), ensuring the offer fits into the US P&L strategy.
Support US Consensus forecast to ensure they align to total brand financial plans including topline, GM and DC% and roll-up to a profitable P&L.
Demonstrate an understanding of inventory levels and future forecasts to align to S&OP projections.
Drive the seasonal exclusive program ensuring item is included in overall line plan and meets margin expectations.
Support the Sr. leadership to share a robust go-to-market strategy across the full 360 asset wheel, driving the consumer path-to-purchase.
Manage and drive one category within a brand as determined by leadership, presenting strategic plans through to product selection & pricing.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Hours

8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday

8:30am – 3:00pm, Friday

30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

Plus, reasonable additional hours due to multiple time-zones.

Moose also provides flexible working options.

Travel

Some domestic travel may be required.

Salary Band

USD $75,000 - $85,000

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery, may need to reach, stoop, kneel to access items
Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
Light to moderate lifting is required
Frequently communicates with other employees and third-parties, must be able to speak clearly and exchange accurate information.
Regular, predictable attendance is required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment

Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic)
Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All Welcome

Just like the wide range and variety of brands, Moose embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or on the basis of disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact recruitment@moosetoys.com, quoting the job title and reference number.

Primary Location

US-CA-Los Angeles

Job

Sales & Marketing

Employee Status

Permanent

Schedule

Full-time