Sr Executive Driver

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:

The Executive Driver is responsible for providing safe, professional, confidential, and highly responsive transportation and operational support services for Mattel’s Chairman & CEO, Executive Office, Board of Directors, and select Senior Executives. This role requires exceptional discretion, flexibility, judgment, professionalism, and a service-oriented mindset in a fast-paced executive environment.

The Executive Driver serves as an extension of the Office of the Chairman & CEO and works closely with Global Security & Investigations, Executive Administration, Facilities, and external vendors to ensure seamless daily operations and executive support.

This position has evolved into a highly autonomous executive support role requiring security mindset, operational judgment, flexibility, and proactive support beyond traditional driving responsibilities.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Executive Transportation & Security Support

• Provide daily transportation support for the Chairman & CEO to business appointments, meetings, events, airports, and offsite engagements
• Coordinate and support transportation logistics for private aviation, commercial flights, board meetings, investor meetings, entertainment events, retreats, and other high-profile engagements
• Provide transportation and logistical support for the Chairman & CEO, as directed
• Maintain ongoing communication with Mattel Global Security regarding executive movement, route planning, timing updates, and security considerations
• Coordinate with LAX VIP Services, FBOs, hotels, and third-party transportation/security vendors as needed
• Support transportation and logistics for Mattel Board members, senior executives, and visiting guests when required

Executive Office & Administrative Support

• Support the Office of the Chairman & CEO with operational and administrative tasks during non-driving hours
• Assist with document, package, mail, and confidential material pick-up and delivery
• Run approved business and errands on behalf of the Chairman & CEO and executive office
• Assist with travel-day logistics including luggage handling, airport coordination, hospitality setup, and executive arrivals/departures
• Support executive meetings, events, and offsite logistics as needed
• Provide operational support across Executive Administration, Global Security, Facilities, and related departments when required

Executive Office Coordination

• Respond professionally and promptly to assignments, scheduling changes, and operational requests from the Office of the Chairman & CEO, including Executive Administration, Executive Assistants, the Chief of Staff, and other authorized office personnel
• Support the evolving operational and logistical needs of the Office of the Chairman & CEO with flexibility, professionalism, and a team-oriented approach

Vehicle & Fleet Management

• Maintain assigned company vehicles to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, readiness, and presentation
• Coordinate with Global Security for routine maintenance, inspections, fueling, registration, servicing, and repairs for executive vehicles
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections to ensure operational reliability and safety compliance
• Maintain accurate mileage logs, maintenance records, expense reporting, and activity reporting

Event & Executive Support

• Assist with transportation, logistics, and onsite support for Mattel corporate events, premieres, investor meetings, influencer events, and Board activities
• Support high-profile events requiring executive transportation coordination, staging, guest movement, and after-hours support
• Provide professional support to executive guests, business partners, talent, and VIP visitors as needed

Executive Security Responsibilities

• Always maintain situational awareness while transporting executives and proactively identify potential safety or security concerns.
• Plan and utilize the safest and most efficient travel routes, considering traffic conditions, road closures, special events, demonstrations, and other security-related factors.
• Understand and, when appropriate, utilize approved primary and alternate travel routes through safer operating areas in coordination with Global Security.
• Attend and successfully complete Executive Driver and Security Driver Training, including periodic refresher training as required.
• Maintain a working knowledge of basic executive protection principles, emergency procedures, suspicious activity recognition, and incident reporting protocols.
• Immediately communicate security concerns, route changes, incidents, or emergencies to Mattel Global Security and follow established escalation procedures.
• Clearly document security and safety incidents, working time, routes taken, and fuel consumption.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious, continuously learning, embracing challenges, and seeking opportunities for self-improvement.
• Exceptional professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality at all times.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a high-service, executive presence.
• Maintain a polished, business-appropriate appearance and professional demeanor, including attire suitable for supporting senior executives, Board members, high-profile guests, and corporate events.
• Familiarity with executive protocol, VIP service standards, and high-profile environments.
• Ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and operate proactively in a fast-paced executive environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage transportation and operational responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with executives, family members, executive assistants, vendors, security personnel, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent driving skills with a strong commitment to safety.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record (MVR) check to ensure compliance with company safety requirements.
• Proficiency with GPS systems, smartphones, navigation tools, scheduling platforms, and other communication technology.
• Current AED/CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification as required.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and changing schedules based on business and executive needs.
• Ability to perform additional executive operations and support responsibilities as assigned by the Office of the Chairman & CEO, Executive Administration, or Global Security & Investigations.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
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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.

The pay range for this position is between $xx and $xx annual [per hour]. 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. 
 

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