Junior Brand Assurance Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Job Description

The Role

Responsibilities
• As a key member of the Brand Management division, the Junior Brand Assurance Manager will oversee the end-to-end product development process for selected brands across multiple categories (e.g., toys, F&B, apparel, health & beauty) from initial concept through to mass production.
• Ensure licensees adhere to product development processes across each brand program.
• Review submissions from licensees across product concepts, packaging and marketing – making sure they align with relevant brand guidelines.
• Build strong relationships with licensors, clients and licensees to facilitate product approvals and drive projects forward.
• Utilize product approval platforms effectivity (e.g., Brand Comply & Media Box) and provide training/guidance to licensees.
• Ensure all submissions are reviewed within 48 hours, delivering prompt and clear feedback. Ensure product assortment is aligned with granted rights and category strategy for licensees.
• Understand the 'pressure points' of product approvals and use effective influence and diplomatic skills to achieve results for the licensors, clients & licensees.
• Support creative kick offs, new licensee onboarding, and other creative calls as needed. Inspire licensees to leverage creative assets and deliver innovative, brand-appropriate products.
• Manage brand style guide and asset distribution to licensees. Ensure all products and marketing materials align with brand guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with Client Leads and Brand Managers, and help with updates to brands decks, trackers, status reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to ensure the role of product development team makes a positive contribution to driving the global brand strategy and budget objectives.
• Attend, arrange and support the Brand Managers to key meetings, calls and tradeshows with Licensors/Clients and Licensees.
• Where relevant, manage and distribute physical samples to partners, offices, and clients.

Requirements
• English & Portuguese speaking
• Experience in product development and licensing approvals – preferred.
• Strong understanding of product development timelines and multiple consumer product categories.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Proactive, positive, and self-motivated work ethic.

Location

This role will be based in Mexico City, MX.