Who We Are
Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
Founded in 1990, Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. We are industry leaders in design and innovation with over 140 international product and brand design awards in the past 5 years and growing!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child's potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal welfare have committed to animal conservation.
After 30 years of being a leader in the baby industry, Munchkin is growing up and expanding our business reach to even more consumers with the launch of Curio, a highly curated line of home goods inspired by curiosity.
There is no better time than now to join Munchkin as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey moving us into technology focused, higher valued products, and household consumer goods. Munchkin is growing up and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
What You'll Do
The opportunity is big, and so is the role. Your leadership will drive the marketing strategy, and your experience launching products will be critical to our success. As a member of the Executive Team, the Vice President of Marketing reports directly to the CEO and has primary responsibility for leading marketing efforts, providing strategic direction, and launching new products to achieve aggressive growth plans.

• Establish a road map for the successful execution of Munchkin's long range strategic marketing plans.
• Lead a team of highly motivated, talented individuals to set the strategic direction for the company and use consumer insights to fill the product pipeline with breakthrough innovation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Product Development and lead the development of a strategic plan that establishes an innovation process that allows for the continuous development of new products and categories for the company.
• Partner with ecommerce by leveraging digital channels to reach consumers and drive sales.
• Work with Sales for sell-in strategy, retailer placement, and channel management across launches.
• Develop and recommend product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share.
• Think outside the box to develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans, including innovative campaign concepts, media planning, online direct marketing and trade programs, to support sales and revenue objectives.
• Act as a brand advocate internally and externally.
• Execute brand guidelines to ensure a cohesive brand experience across all audience touchpoints.
• Expand and grow new strategic categories thru new product launches. Identify and facilitate possible new categories or products.
• Monitor competitive products and marketing activities by categories and key retailers.
• Play an important role in product naming in conjunction, review and clearance with outside trademark council.
• Participate in key sales meetings with specialty, mass and e-commerce channels.
• Conduct marketing surveys on current and new product concepts and provide feedback for future product development.
• Achieve satisfactory product margins and market share in relation to preset standards and industry and economic trends.
• Guide preparation of marketing activity reports and present to executive team.
• Manage and influence a global team; including a team of 10 in the US.

Bring It!

• MBA or equivalent; with 15-20 years of related marketing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A background in the food, retail or consumer package goods industry is a strong plus.
• Must have a broad set of marketing skills which will include brand management, strategic insights, innovation, and product experience.
• Ability to think like a general manager taking into consideration all of the functional implications when making decisions around Munchkin's strategic growth initiatives
• Experience at developing and implementing marketing strategies and tactics in competitive markets and managing a P&L and an A team.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams and with key internal Executive and external stakeholders.
• Must be creative, resourceful and decisive with strong problem-solving and team/consensus building skills, able to manage multiple projects, meet/exceed deadlines and expectations, and adjust quickly and effectively to change and challenges.
• Strong communication skills and ability to make effective, persuasive presentations to all levels of management and external stakeholders.

We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and includes competitive salary, bonus and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
To give our people flexibility, we offer hybrid work environment. Munchkin's Hybrid Schedule is where an employee works in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remotely from home on Tuesday and Friday. We also provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
Salary range: $250,000-$300,000
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com .
Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status.
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