Consumer Products Coordinator - Retail Dev

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Retail Development Coordinator to join our Consumer Products Retail Development team at our global headquarters in El Segundo, California. This role reports to the Manager/Senior Manager of Retail Development (US) and provides support across the broader Retail Development team. We operate in a fast‑paced, data‑driven, and creative environment and are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting and can effectively manage multiple priorities.

What Your Impact Will Be

Provide dedicated support to the Walmart Retail Development Lead, including coordinating cross‑category pallet programs, developing category and buyer pitch materials, maintaining buyer contact lists, and creating visual placement reports for Consumer Products/licensed brands

Assist in managing and uploading products for the Mattel Merch on Demand (AMOD) program on Amazon

Support the successful sell‑in of cross‑category programs to drive growth of the Consumer Products business at retail

Maintain and update retail placement reporting, including consolidating online product IDs across key retail accounts to support brand page accuracy

Build strong cross‑functional partnerships with Franchise/Brand Marketing, Licensing, Retail Marketing, and Commercial teams across North America to support demand creation initiatives

Consolidate and share key category insights (e.g., VLAGGs) with buyers to support retail placement of licensed products

Develop customized pitch presentations for new retail program opportunities using global franchise materials

Partner with the Consumer Products team to compile and analyze retail sales data, including best‑seller reporting

Coordinate and execute internal and external meetings and events, including Licensing Summits, retailer meetings, and industry trade shows

Prepare and deliver product and brand presentations, including assembling sell sheets and maintaining accurate buyer contact information

Lead and support special projects for the Retail Development team as assigned

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Marketing, Entertainment, Merchandising, Business, or a related field preferred

Ability to multitask and demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn while supporting day‑to‑day operations, including retail sell‑in reporting, data entry, AMOD product listing uploads, and Retail Development activities

Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities

Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail

Solid planning and analytical capabilities

Action‑oriented, motivated professional with strong business acumen

Excellent presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and presentation development

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams

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.

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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