Senior Manager, Brand - Licensed Sports & Fan Collectibles

About Jazwares, LLC Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with an award-winning, robust portfolio of wholly 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, Star Wars, CoComelon, Fortnite, AEW, Adopt Me!, Hello Kitty, and many more. In addition to toys, offerings also include Metaverse gaming, costumes, and products for pets. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Please note that all official Jazwares employment information will always come from an email address ending in @jazwares.com. Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any stage of the hiring process. Be cautious of unsolicited communications from unfamiliar individuals or websites, particularly those requesting sensitive personal information. Never respond to or open links from such communications.

Jazwares, LLC

A toy company laser-focused on bringing content to life through the creation of innovative play experiences.

ToysManufacturingBrand Licensingand Consumer Products

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jazwares.com

1,001-5,000 employees

Manufacturing

Sunrise, Florida

1997

Privately Held

49k LinkedIn followers

• Act as the primary brand steward with major sports properties, governing
• bodies, and entertainment partners, managing brand strategy, product lines,
• and key partner relationships
• Translate athlete partnerships, major sporting event milestones, seasonality
• and fan-driven trends into compelling action figures, toys, and collectibles
• that collectors crave
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product design, packaging, marketing, and
• licensing to build diverse, brand-accurate product lines that satisfy global
• retail channel strategies
• Manage, mentor, and guide a team while serving as the lead point of contact
• for assigned brands to ensure brand integrity and schedules stay firmly on
• track
• Analyze sales data, competitive landscapes, and consumer insights to identify
• growth opportunities, co-develop retail exclusive plans, and inform strategic
• product line architecture
• Drive licensor relationships by coordinating design approvals, maintaining
• strict adherence to style guides, and communicating feedback to vendors and
• cross-functional teams
• Oversee project budgets, verify vendor quotes, negotiate competitive pricing,
• and work alongside Sales and Manufacturing to manage inventory and
• profitability
• Plan and execute compelling product presentations for key accounts, actively
• soliciting global field and sales input to refine existing and upcoming
• product lines
• Please be wary of unsolicited communications from individuals or websites you
• [jazlegal@jazwares.com]. We look forward to you experiencing a safe and
• enjoyable application process at Jazwares!

Required

• licensing—specifically working with major sports properties, sports
• merchandise, trading cards, or licensed fan products
• Proven track record navigating complex sports or entertainment licensor
• approval workflows and managing strategic brand partnerships
• 3+ years of demonstrated team leadership or supervisory experience with a
• proven track record of driving results
• Solid knowledge of the end-to-end product development lifecycle,
• manufacturing processes, and licensor approval workflows
• Advanced analytical skills with proven experience analyzing sales data,
• managing retail exclusives, and evaluating competitive landscapes
• Deep understanding of sports, pop culture trends, and fan-driven consumer
• products
• High proficiency in project management software, MS Office, Google Workspace,
• and digital rights management (DRM) systems
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with a
• proactive ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Prior experience specifically managing plush, plastic products, or action
• figures is a huge plus
• 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.

• The salary range for this position is $112,440.00 - $139,440.00/ Yr. 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.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
• 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.
• fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today,
• and let's shape the future of play together!