We are running an expedited interview process for SIX newly-posted roles in Marketing, including a Senior Manager, Events and Brand Activation, a Brand Manager, three Regional Brand Managers, and a Regional Trade Marketing Manager. First round phone screens will be conducted August 13th-16th; second round interviews will be held August 22nd-24th and third round interviews will be held August 29th-31st. While bids are not due until August 6th, please do you best to apply as soon as possible.
Are you passionate about marketing?
Manage creation, identification, evaluation and activation of integrated experiential programs in the U.S. that enhance brand equity and reinforce brand/product marketing initiatives through hands-on building fun and brand immersion
As subject matter expert in brand experiences, collaborate with Americas Marketing Management, Americas Brand Managers, and U.S. Trade Marketing team to provide strategic counsel and tactical support in creating experiential event programs to support key marketing priorities and objectives
Strategically spar with Americas market teams (U.S., Canada, LatAm) on brand experiences and activation, fostering a sense of community, collaboration and best-practice sharing in the region and globally
Collaborate with relevant global, regional and local brand partners (e.g. studios, theme parks, strategic partners, etc.) to secure and activate premium brand expression in co-developed or adjacent consumer engagement experiences
Collaborate with LEGO Retail to further integrate mobile retail options to branded experiences, as relevant
Collaborate with LEGO Agency Americas, U.S. Model Shop, and external agencies to design, develop, produce and activate branded events and experiences
Collaborate with global brand development, PMD and global LEGO Agency to create and activate globally developed brand experiences and events, as relevant
Build and nurture a relevant network of industry contacts
Manage positive, ongoing external partner and agency relationships
Assess and respond to incoming requests for brand participation in third-party events
Negotiate favorable terms with venues, agency partners and vendors to execute highly effective, high quality events that have lasting impact, transcendent value, and long-term viability
A global family with a shared vision.
The LEGO Group is a family-owned, international business and quality shapes everything we do. The LEGO Brand Relations Department is responsible for developing, managing and executing highly impactful and efficient marketing communications programs to build the LEGO brand image and drive awareness and demand for LEGO products and experiences among consumers, shoppers and the public at large. The LEGO Events and Brand Activation function designs, develops and produces engaging, premium, high impact brand-in-hand out-of-home LEGO experiences for consumers that create emotional connections to drive brand trial and loyalty.
The Senior Manager, Events and Brand Activation drives strategic development and implementation of experiential LEGO brand marketing. The role develops and oversees hands-on, live, out-of-home consumer engagement experiences designed to recruit new users to the brand and deepen affinity among active users through a variety of owned and third-party activations. Brand experiences range from trade shows (e.g. Toy Fair), fan conventions (e.g. Comic-Con, VidCon), industry events, national mobile tours/traveling shows, live stunts, ticketed events, third-party venues (e.g. malls, festivals, state fairs, air shows, etc.).
A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 5-7 years in a marketing/event agency or corporation managing event marketing/experiential programs, national tours and special projects
Inherent strategic thinker with a natural ability to envision solutions and develop sound activation plans and strategic processes to support activation
Strong project management, planning and organizational skills; ability to multi-task several priorities simultaneously
Negiotiation and decision making skills
Intimate familiarity with event planning, event production, event management, and brand activation, with a proven track record of success
Agency management
Self-starter with great instincts
Resourceful and motivated problem solver who can work with minimal supervision
Demonstrated team leadership ability and strong followership
Ability to effectively manage within budget parameters as well as manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment
Polished, professional presence, poise, confidence and the ability to articulate messages in a clear, concise and enthusiastic manner
Energized by fast-paced work day with strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with ability to act as brand ambassador, brand spokesperson and brand trainer
Excel in relationship mangement and ability to work in a team environment (internal and external) to accomplish goals/objectives
Solid understanding of the entire Marketing ecosystem and ability to integrate Marketing functions (e.g. PR, social, digital, retail) to maximize experiential impact
Demonstrated ability/experience in presentations internally and externally
Background or project work indicating a strong interest in consumer packaged goods, consumer insights or the toy industry
Must be fluent in English; working knowledge of Spanish and/or French are a plus
Requires ability to travel as necessary domestically (and potentially internationally), including weekends
