Commercial Brand Manager

We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.

The Commercial Brand Manager will create and deliver strategic brand plans and fully integrated marketing campaigns that delight our consumers, meet global brand direction and deliver the Pacific market’s performance objectives.

Person Specification (Skills, qualifications, experience, and personal attributes) • 5+ years of brand / product experience preferably in the consumer goods industry • Proven ability to successfully utilize all elements of the marketing mix to drive the business • Experience with P&L responsibility, budget, planning and management • Strong analytical skills; consumer insight to leverage into thinking and planning • Demonstrated success delivering on business results • Proven ability to manage multiple projects • Personal leadership skills that inspire and influence • Tertiary qualifications with a marketing specialization

Responsibilities & Accountabilities Brand Marketing Plans • Communicate clear measurable objectives that deliver on both global brand direction and local objectives • Determine most effective strategies for the brands • Create cost effective promotional and communication plans • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Competitive and Retail environment to inform and develop brand strategies • Present brand plans both internally and externally as required

Line Plans • Review global line plans and assess local market potential by category • Develop product range selection and pricing strategy for AU & NZ • Source and process all related costing and royalty rates • Determine appropriate release dates • Develop and manage customer exclusive program • Manage advertising expenditure in accordance with set budgets • Manage sku productivity through effective forecasting and review • Review performance to ensure revenue, product margins and operating profit are on target

Forecasting & Inventory Management • Review and communicate brand sell through performance • Review and adjust forecasts accordingly • Review and adjust media and promotional plans accordingly • Work with Inventory Planning team to ensure timely stock allocation • Identify poor performers early and develop action plan • Manage closeout process in conjunction with Sales and Finance • Work with Inventory Planning to review aged inventory and develop action plan

Brand and Product Management • Prepare pitches for new product licenses as required by Global Brand Teams • Involvement in legal issues, and contractual negotiations • Develop full working knowledge of the playability and functionality of the products • Review products to ensure compliance with toy safety standards and product codes e.g. button cell batteries • Manage specification changes, packaging changes and in-pack offers • Respond to all quality control concerns in a timely manner • Respond to consumer enquiries as referred by Consumer Services in a timely manner

Digital Marketing • Ensuring brand and product messaging is distributed via available digital platforms including websites, apps and partner media sites • Working with the digital marketing team to ensure all