Global Brand Associate - Squishmallows

As the Global Brand Associate in our dynamic Squishmallows team, you will be responsible for overseeing a group of product categories and communicating on a regular basis with licensees for designated Brand Intellectual Property. In addition, you will navigate and track approvals within our Licensor's Digital Rights Platform (MediaBox, LAS, etc) while working on new and exciting product lines fans love!

What you will do:

• 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
• Assist and collaborate with Product Development Managers through all aspects of product development, from concept to market and ensure that concept phase and production phases align
• Utilize project management software for assigned projects
• Help coordinate design approvals with respective licensors and/or stake holders throughout the development process
• Ensure that all outsourced work is quoted in a timely fashion and approved prior to work performed
• Request and document 3D model costs, product unit costs and tooling costs as received from global Product Managers and suppliers
• Assist in Interfacing with key vendors/suppliers and product managers, to ensure a smooth business process
• Organize submission tracker for our accounts
• Work with Brand Management and Design Teams to coordinate the timely creation and placement of development, photography and presentation models/samples
• Oversee the influx of samples, organization of sample storage
• Organize, photograph and catalogue all product samples
• Work with Brand Management Team to develop competitive assessments and research trends to identify future opportunities and to develop product expansion strategies for successful product lines
• Stay up to date with compliance/ style guides/ approvals through internal systems and external communication.
• Work closely with the Director of Consumer Products on all projects and show proficient follow-through.
• Provide timely feedback to the creative and design teams to assist in current product line innovations
• Manage day-to-day social media updates, as well as tracking our products at market
• Gather domestic and international field input on new and existing products
• Solicit and incorporate sales input into the development of new products
• Participate in key account calls, as needed
• Work with Sales and Contract Manufacturing to proactively manage inventory (excess, backorders, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in industry relevant field required
• 1-3 years of product development, project management, or related experience
• 1 year of experience working within CPG
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office & G-Suite
• Able to multitask, organize, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Able to work independently or collaboratively
• Articulate and eloquent speaking skills that can engage an audience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Can easily adapt to shifting priorities, and can manage multiple priorities at one time while simultaneously working on multiple projects/tasks and meeting deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong Analytical Skills with a deep understanding of tracking and measuring metrics
• Advanced presentation skills including the ability to develop and deliver informative and influential presentations
• Effective project management skills
• Effective problem solver and critical thinker; proactive in resolving issues
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced, and time-sensitive environment

What we offer:

• Medical Insurance 100% Company paid for Employee and Children
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Program - Jazwares matches up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals.
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick Leave, Vacation, Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Summer Fridays
• Hybrid Schedule, 3 days in office.

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.

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Experience

• 1 year(s): Consumer Products
• 1 - 3 years: Product/ Project management

Education

• Bachelors or better in Marketing or related field