Franchise Manager

Description

Funko OverviewWelcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.

But what does Funko do?Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of lenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.

Funko is seeking an entrepreneurial and passionate Franchise Manager to join our team and assist in our continued growth and expansion.

The Franchise Manager will act as a key partner to all stakeholders within Funko’s organization. This role will be the leader of Funko’s Franchise organization, is based in Burbank, CA, and reports to the Director, New Initiatives and License Expansion.

What You’ll Do

• Lead communication of Licensor Franchise strategies to Funko stakeholders, including: Licensing, Merchandising, Product Development, Finance, PR, Marketing, DTC, Sales, and more.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on Licensor brand efforts, marketing implementation and sales executions, to ensure alliance with overall Funko strategy, goals and objectives
• Lead and maintain upkeep or creation of internal Franchise tools, trackers, hubs, and documentation across all IP, and regularly distribute to cross-functional teams within Funko
• Align key cross-category initiatives and licensor priorities across Funko’s entire family of brands: Funko, Loungefly, Funko Games, Mondo, Hipdot. Liaise across departments and teams to collate Marquee Activation priorities and align cross-category opportunities
• Assist with bi-annual Business Reviews with key licensor partners and all inter-departmental stakeholders at Funko, in partnership with License lead and Franchise team, to create and execute meeting strategy, presentation deck, and all logistical needs
• Build and foster strong relationships with all content partners, studios, agencies, clients across Funko’s roster of Licensors in the US as well as globally
• Partner with Retail Marketing and Sales teams to develop plans and strategies for in-store merchandising and marketing efforts based on key Licensor initiatives
• Maintain close coordination with Licensing and Marketing counterparts to explore and leverage opportunities around the launch of new product lines or other tentpole initiatives
• Work with Director to develop communications supporting Franchise and white space initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Five or more years’ experience in Brand, Franchise, or Retail management
• Storytelling and presentation skills that deliver and work across brands
• Demonstrated leadership ability, strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Experience managing content from multiple agencies, studios, and content partners
• Adept at managing and collaborating with various personalities and communication styles; ability to anticipate needs and be proactive
• Excellent written/verbal, time management and quantitative/analytical skills required
• Proven ability to drive change and results through influential leadership skills
• Demonstrated strong facilitation skills and ability to identify common ground amongst individuals with divergent opinions and perspectives
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated positive attitude, sees challenges as opportunities and translates them into actionable item
• Project-oriented, entrepreneurial, pro-active, creative and self-motivated work style
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communication, or related field; MBA preferred
• In summary, you are….

• A skilled communicator- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• An expert multi-tasker- Able to plan, prioritize, and execute on multiple projects at once
• A self-starter- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where curiosity, persistence, follow through, and critical thinking are a requirement
• A master storyteller- Able to build presentation decks, as well as excellent presentation skills
• Highly collaborative- Able to effectively communicate across all levels and functions, as well anticipate the needs of the team
• Extremely organized- can sort and act upon complex information quickly
• Detail oriented- meticulous and produces reliable work

Salary InformationThe base salary range for this position in the selected city is $90,610 – $110,500 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Work EnvironmentThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
This position is based in Everett, Washington.

What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. We know that every superhero has a unique origin story and the diversity of these stories enrich what we do. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.