Category Manager

Title: Category Manager (Cosumer Products)

Location: Hybrid in Burbank, California

Contract Duration: 3-months Contract with possible extension

Pay Range: $40.00 - $43.25/hr

What We Do/Project

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.

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

• 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

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1) Deal Term Negotiation

a. 5+ years; Contracts analysis experience.

2) Project Management

a. 5+ years; Ability to manage multiple deadlines and project within a fast-paced environment. Not looking for Project Managers.

3) Excel and PowerPoint experience.

a. 5+ years; Potential to build decks and present depending on skillset of candidate. Ability to interpret data.

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

1) BA/BS preferred

2) Experience in Consumer Products or Manufacturing.

Soft Skills:

1) Proficiency in Financial analysis and contracts.

Technology Requirements:

1) MS Office