What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Brand Manager position at TOMY International, Inc.?
This entry-level position will assist in the development of multiple product lines targeted at expectant parents, babies, toddlers and gift givers. As a member of a cross-functional consumer products team, the Associate Brand Manager will assist in new product development, product & graphic refreshes, sales communication, content development, marketing, promotions, finance and operations, consumer research. Limited travel required for meetings and events. TOMY observes a hybrid work schedule. Team members collaborate in the office Tuesday – Thursday and work from home Monday & Friday.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business management
EXPERIENCE: 1 year work experience or commensurate experience
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
· Superior executional skills with strong attention to detail & time management
· Proactive, self-starter
· Proven analytical skills with ability to convert data into solid strategic recommendations
· Entrepreneurial attitude
· Resourceful problem solver
· Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
· Strong power point and excel skills
· Highly adaptable to change
· Strong work ethic, with high energy level, motivation and enthusiasm
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business Analysis/Management
o Review product performance for item rationalization recommendations
o Assist in product lifecycle management; work with sales on excess sell-off plans
o Maintain P&L’s, Line Lists and additional team documents
o Leverage internal sales tools to track business performance
Packaging and Product Design
o Manage licensed artwork submissions & submit contract samples to licensors
o Review licensed packaging for communications consistency
Market and Consumer Research
o Participate and assist in the coordination of consumer research initiatives such as focus groups and surveys
o Collect, analyze and synthesize consumer, customer and competitive data to support team’s development of products
Marketing Communication
o Assist with coordination of product page content, infographics, photography and video
o Assist marketing communications team with executional details related to annual consumer marketing plans
Sales/Retailer Support
o Amazon catalog management – content updates
o Coordinate sales materials & product samples as requested for customer meetings, internal presentations and industry events
o Create and maintain sell sheets
o Coordinate and lead creation of promotional displays
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- New Product Development: 1 year (Required)
- Product Design: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Canton, MA 02021 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Canton, MA 02021: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
