Category Manager

About the role

We deliver the best consumer products (Toys) in support of ** brands with a forward-thinking approach to best position ** for success in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing specific product categories within Toys including, but not limited to, Activities, STEM/STEAM, and amusement toys.
• Identifies Licensee prospects, evaluates opportunity and executes long-term new business initiatives
• Negotiates and outlines key deal terms for licensed partnerships including new as well as modifying and extending existing licensing agreements
• Assists in development and execution of medium- and long-term category strategies (1-3 years out)
• Owns annual initiatives, revenue plans and execution of product categories managed
• Plans and monitors quarterly forecast and annual budget for categories of responsibility
• Drives licensee relationships in partnership with Product Development counterparts
• Partners with Licensees, Franchise, Creative and Retail Business Development to drive key initiatives
• Participate in business updates, internal and external formal presentations and strategy discussions
• Partners with Insights to identify and apply competitive and industry key learnings and trends

Requirements

• Deal Term Negotiation 5+ years; Contracts analysis experience.
• Project Management 5+ years; Ability to manage multiple deadlines and project within a fast-paced environment.
• Not looking for Project Managers.
• Excel and PowerPoint experience. 5+ years; Potential to build decks and present depending on skillset of candidate.
• Ability to interpret data.

Preferred Skills

• BA/BS preferred
• Experience in Consumer Products or Manufacturing.
• Soft Skills: Proficiency in Financial analysis and contracts.
• Technology Requirements: MS Office

Pay

$40.00 - $43.25/hr