Associate Manager, Category, Toys

This is a Full Time Job

Universal Products & Experiences Overview:

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal's iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company's extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E's three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Parks & Resorts, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/

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Summary:

The Associate Manager will be responsible for managing specific segments of the Preschool business for North America by managing licensee partnership, streamlining approval and contract processes, financial analysis, and new business development to contribute to the overall team objectives and drive revenue.

Responsibilities include:
• With Manager's guidance, the Associate Manager will lead specific licensing partnerships in the infant & preschool space including collaborating on consumer products programs that align with each property's set objectives in order to drive revenue.
• Successfully negotiate licensing agreements from initial proposal through execution.
• Partner with the franchise and CP teams to align product line plans and product development with overall brand strategies.
• Effectively manage financial forecasting process and track ongoing business
• Work closely with the North America retail sales team to maximize opportunities at consumer level.
• Collaborate regularly with various teams across the organization including Legal, Finance, Franchise and Retail.
• Manage product approval and contract systems.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Collaborative, team player must have minimum of 1 year category management experience
• Familiarity with licensed consumer products contract terms
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinker with proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment

Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000



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