Mattel, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Associate Manager, Corporate Development, Licensing Acquisition
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$98K/yr - $154K/yr
3+ years expMattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company dedicated to creativity and innovation. They are seeking an Associate Licensing Manager to support global in-licensing programs, manage relationships with partners, and ensure brand integrity across product lines.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingOnline GamesPC GamesToys
Responsibilities
Contributes or acts as the primary liaison for licensors and licensing agents, managing relationships, and identifying potential licensing opportunities aligned with brand strategy and objectives
Serve as the central point of contact across multiple business segments, collaborating with internal teams including product marketing, brand marketing, finance, legal, royalty accounting, consumer products, and franchise
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure licensing strategies are fully integrated with product development plans
Conduct regular audits and analyze sales and royalty data to identify financial discrepancies; work cross-functionally to resolve issues and ensure compliance with licensing agreements
Develop and evaluate financial models to support licensing proposals and business cases
Lead negotiations for new license agreements, renewals, contract extensions, and amendments
Represent the licensing function in brand team meetings to provide updates on license status, communicate contractual obligations, align on product timelines, and offer strategic solutions or opportunities
Maintain comprehensive, accurate records of all license agreements and related documentation
Manage Trademark Release Letters and coordinate with Legal on IP enforcement and infringement matters
Maintain departmental reports and internal updates to relevant stakeholders
Support and lead preparation for trade shows, brand presentations, and internal licensing business reviews
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in consumer products and brand licensing; experience in the toy industry is a strong asset
Ability to analyze and draw conclusions from data, communicate, and present actionable insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to both internal stakeholders and external partners
Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail; capable of managing multiple projects and licensors simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Collaborative team player with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
A focus in Licensing, Business, Marketing, or related discipline is preferred
Experience in associated development is highly desirable
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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