Job description

As the Brand Manager, you will lead end-to-end product execution for a high-growth portfolio of trend-driven brands! You will manage plush and plastic lines from concept to shelf, bringing emerging pop culture and entertainment trends to market at global retail. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play! What You Will Do: • Lead cross-functional teams across design, packaging, and marketing to create best-in-class products, maintaining brand integrity and consistency from concept to final execution • Drive day-to-day line development, track project expenditures, and negotiate costs with global Product Managers and external partners to ensure all financial objectives and development mi lestones are met • Analyze POS data, evaluate the competitive landscape, and identify retailer-specific channel strategies to co-develop targeted retail exclusive plans and formulate strategic product positioning • Serve as a primary point of contact with licensors and stakeholders, coordinating design approvals and navigating compliance requirements to ensure strict adherence to development schedules • Gather domestic and international field input, collaborate with Sales to proactively manage inventory, participate in key account calls, and create compelling brand decks for highly effective presentations • Ensure the item master is consistently accurate with costing and factory info while utilizing project management software to communicate status updates to the broader organization • Act as a leader, trainer, and mentor for junior staff to foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment • Perform other duties as assigned Supervisor Responsibilities: No What we Are Looking For: • 3 to 5 years of experience in product development, brand management, licensing, or project management within the consumer products industry • 1+ years of proven leadership experience with the ability to train, mentor, coach, and inspire junior staff • Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated capability to track metrics, analyze sales data, and proactively formulate strategic recommendations • Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulately engage, influence, and build productive relationships at all organizational levels • Proven ability to seamlessly adapt to shifting priorities, manage cross-functional projects, and meet strict deadlines in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (G-Suite) Nice To Have: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Brand Management, or an industry-relevant field is a plus • Prior experience specifically within the bedding or home goods industry is a plus • Knowledge of or experience utilizing digital rights management (DRM) systems This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. What We Offer The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states. 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 a 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. Reasonable Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working at Jazwares At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business. • Passion : Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community. • Collaboration : We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together. • Humility : We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today, and let's shape the future of play together! JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Who We Are Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Five Nights at Freddy’s™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and BLDR™. In addition to toys, offerings include costumes, games, and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook . Recruitment Safety Please be wary of unsolicited communications from individuals or websites you are not familiar with, or any communications requesting sensitive personal data or information. All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com . Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process. If you have any questions about any unsolicited communications, you can reach out to jazlegal@jazwares.com. We look forward to you experiencing a safe and enjoyable application process at Jazwares!

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Lead cross-functional teams across design, packaging, and marketing to create best-in-class products, maintaining brand integrity and consistency from concept to final execution
Drive day-to-day line development, track project expenditures, and negotiate costs with global Product Managers and external partners to ensure all financial objectives and development mi lestones are met
Analyze POS data, evaluate the competitive landscape, and identify retailer-specific channel strategies to co-develop targeted retail exclusive plans and formulate strategic product positioning
Serve as a primary point of contact with licensors and stakeholders, coordinating design approvals and navigating compliance requirements to ensure strict adherence to development schedules
Gather domestic and international field input, collaborate with Sales to proactively manage inventory, participate in key account calls, and create compelling brand decks for highly effective presentations
Ensure the item master is consistently accurate with costing and factory info while utilizing project management software to communicate status updates to the broader organization
Act as a leader, trainer, and mentor for junior staff to foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisor Responsibilities: No
3 to 5 years of experience in product development, brand management, licensing, or project management within the consumer products industry
1+ years of proven leadership experience with the ability to train, mentor, coach, and inspire junior staff
Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated capability to track metrics, analyze sales data, and proactively formulate strategic recommendations
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulately engage, influence, and build productive relationships at all organizational levels
Proven ability to seamlessly adapt to shifting priorities, manage cross-functional projects, and meet strict deadlines in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (G-Suite)

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Brand Management, or an industry-relevant field is a plus
Prior experience specifically within the bedding or home goods industry is a plus
Knowledge of or experience utilizing digital rights management (DRM) systems

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401(K)