Associate Marketing Manager

As the Associate Marketing Manager, you will be an execution partner to the marketing team working on brands in multiple categories! This role offers a unique opportunity to meld creative and analytical skills to provide day-to-day guided tactical and strategic support, research, and insights for Jazwares' regional marketing campaigns. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

What You Will Do:

• Guide the marketing campaign development process and help develop core strategies in partnership with the Marketing Manager and Marketing Director 
• Assist in the creation of comprehensive marketing briefs and presentation materials 
• Co-manage deliverables across creative, media, PR, and influencer agencies while supporting vendor setup, statements of work (SOWs), and invoicing 
• Collaborate cross-functionally on the planning and development of brand assets and marketing collateral for digital campaigns, events, and social media while facilitating distributor asset requests
• Develop project timelines, route marketing approvals, track progress, manage final creative asset uploads, and proactively escalate blockers as needed
• Liaise with Brand, Project Management, and Procurement teams on product sample requesting and processing for meetings, events, and showrooms
• Provide comprehensive marketing research support by reviewing industry trends, pop culture, sales data, and consumer behaviors to inform campaign strategies
• Assist with the creation of presentations, sales and licensor marketing recaps, and regional reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities: No

What We Are Looking For:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in marketing, brand management, product management, or another relevant field    
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to create actionable plans to reach specific goals   
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with solid proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite   
• Highly organized and efficient mindset with the ability to thrive in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment and adapt easily to shifting priorities  
• Strong creative thinking and execution skills  
• Familiarity with digital marketing tactics, campaign planning, and reporting 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across different teams, departments, and external third parties 
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

Nice To Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint or Google Slides
• Prior experience with marketing asset development and event execution

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 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!