CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Mattel Iberia is currently seeking for a passionate intern for our office in Barcelona, who is eager to learn and develop himself or herself in a multinational and challenging environment.
We look for people that are excited by a challenge, want to be rewarded for performance and who are motivated to make things happen. Through your experience at Mattel you will be able to discover your inner spirit by seeing the business from different perspectives and accelerate your career growth.
Do you want to be part of it?
What Your Impact Will Be:
You will support the Local Marketing Vehicles, Preschool, Building Sets, Action Figures and Adult Fans team on the development, implementation & analysis of the Marketing initiatives for Iberia (Spain & Portugal) & Italy.
Some of your main responsibilities will be:
- Support Brand Manager in Brand Planning and Execution.
- Impact in brand strategy through the analysis of consumer trends, categories, competitor’s performance.
- Assist in key marketing activities by working with key internal and external partners (i.e. Disney, Nintendo, Universal).
- Assist in briefing and executing media plan: TV, digital, influencers, PR….
- Assist in product planning process (forecast).
- Internal and external presentation with key stakeholders.
- Administrative support.
- Assist with the Adult Fans project: adults targeted toy line.
We offer a competitive remuneration and many attractive benefits. We grow through diverse learning opportunities that elevate our knowledge, skills and aspirations. Right from the beginning, our interns will have the opportunity to take responsibility for interesting projects and various challenging tasks.
In our offices in EMEA we provide a fun, engaging and fast-paced working environment, that fosters creativity and teamwork. We work with passion for play, so we also take time to play a game with our colleagues. The dress code at Mattel is business casual - every day.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree, in Marketing or related fields.
- Previous experience in Marketing or similar departments.
- Fluent in English and Spanish, Italian is considered a plus.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Project).
- Analysis skills: experience with tools like Nielsen or NPD will be valued.
- Learning agility & creativity skills.
- Organizational skills & attention to details.
- Curiosity and eager to challenge the status quo.
- Interest in automobile and vehicles industry is a plus.
- Team player.
- Multicultural mindset & respectful.
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.
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.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
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