Mattel, Inc. · 3 days ago
Manager Corporate Development
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$114K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expMattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company that creates innovative products and experiences. They are seeking a Manager of Corporate Development & License Acquisitions to identify strategic opportunities for licensed properties and evaluate new business opportunities, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingOnline GamesPC GamesToys
Responsibilities
Work with partnership teams to create opportunities and validate strategic rationale and financial propositions with a primary focus on our Fisher-Price division in the infant/preschool category
Provide quantitative, qualitative, and analytical support for deal evaluation
Build valuation models
Identify risks and opportunities to long range strategies and develop mitigation strategies
Engage and support teams across a range of offices to understand business proposals and reconcile gaps with standard deal structure
Deal negotiation and documentation
Mobilize internal resources across multiple teams to validate partnership rationale and proposed deal terms
Develop innovative deal structures to address partnership sensitivities while protecting Mattel short and long-term interests
Prepare materials for discussion and approvals at the executive management level, as appropriate
Own and manage Licensor relationship; ongoing relationship management, including issue resolution, and forecasts
Vet and evaluate new opportunities with Global Brands Team
Debrief Corporate Development team on upcoming opportunities in prep for DPD draft and negotiations, or when relevant conversations with Licensor happen; support contract negotiations when necessary
Attend Tradeshows, Summits, Meetings with Licensors
Qualification
Required
At least 3-5 years of experience in in-house strategic/business development, strategy consulting, private equity, and/or investment banking role; preferably within the toy/entertainment industry
BA/BS in a relevant analytic-oriented field
Strong financial analysis and modeling background
Impeccable project management and organizational skills, with proven ability to deliver measurable results in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, leadership, and communications skills
Strong client relationship ability
Pulse on pop culture and entertainment
A high degree of curiosity around business processes, translating strategy to execution and a passion for continuous improvement
Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills and familiarity in/with Tableau
Preferred
MBA from top-tier program
Licensing experience a plus
Experience with theatrical, television, and/or mobile/video game production, publishing and/or distribution, a plus
Passion for toys, gaming, kids/family entertainment and/or early childhood learning & development
Benefits
Competitive total pay programs
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Mattel, Inc.
We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600M2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2009-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Sinclair
CEO
Ynon Kreiz
CEO
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