Mattel

Business Development Manager, First-Party Partnerships - Mattel Digital Studio

Mattel$110K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in the mobile games ecosystem
  • Exceptional relationship management and interpersonal skills
  • Strong project management abilities with attention to detail
  • Passion for gaming and global games market insights
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities and innovating improvements
  • Quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decisions
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • BA/BS in Business, Marketing, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Identify growth opportunities in the mobile games market
  • Drive partner success across Mattel Digital Studios
  • Maintain relationships with developers, platforms, and technology partners
  • Secure internal alignment on deal terms and commercial models
  • Lead contract negotiations with executives and legal teams
  • Create compelling reports and presentations for stakeholders
  • Manage an active pipeline of leads aligned with digital portfolio strategies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Resources to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to a talent community and job alerts
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity:

Mattel Digital Studios is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Business Development Manager, to take a key role in managing developer relations, first-party platform relations, and technology partnerships. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving value creation through identifying and securing new strategic partnerships and management of key existing partners. This position requires strong strategic thinking, creative problem solving, negotiation skills, partnership management, and direct experience in the mobile games' ecosystem preferably at a publisher, developer, or platform.

The ideal candidate is passionate about mobile games and has a strong understanding of mobile game publishing strategies.

What Your Impact Will Be:

  • Identify growth opportunities in the mobile games segment
  • Drive partner success across Mattel Digital Studios
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with game developers, first party platforms, and technology partners supporting our publishing business
  • Secure internal alignment on deal terms, scope, and commercial models
  • Lead contract negotiations in coordination with executives and legal
  • Develop compelling reports and presentations for key stakeholders
  • Operate an active pipeline of leads aligned with Mattel's digital portfolio strategy


Qualifications

What We're Looking For:
  • 4+ years of professional experience in mobile games ecosystem
  • Exceptional relationship management and interpersonal skills
  • Strong project management with keen attention to detail
  • Passion for gaming and understanding of global games market trends
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities, curious, driven to rapidly iterate and make improvements
  • Proficient qantitative and analytical skills with an emphasis on data-driven decision-making
  • Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, or related field


*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Additional Information

Don't meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
  • We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
  • We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
  • We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

About Mattel

Mattel, Inc. is a global toy company that designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of toys and games. The company's brands include Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, and more. Mattel's products are sold in over 150 countries and the company has manufacturing facilities in 10 countries. Mattel is committed to sustainability and has set a goal to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable, or bio-based plastic materials in all products and packaging by 2030. The company is also committed to diversity and inclusion and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
Learn more about Mattel
Size
36,300 employees
Market Cap
$5.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$126.6 million
Founded
1945
5 Year Trend
-4.3%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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