Manager, Category Management FBC (Licensing)
Core
Managing assigned categories in the Food and Beverage business, driving category strategy, and managing key licensee relationships to support NBCUniversal's brands across Film, Television, and other intellectual property.
Role type
Manager, Category Management (Licensing)
Builds
Licensed consumer products, retail partnerships, and brand experiences aligned with film, television, and streaming properties.
Domain
Entertainment, Consumer Products, Licensing, Retail
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Category management, brand management, consumer products, retail business development, relationship building, negotiation, financial planning, budgeting, revenue forecasting, market intelligence, strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Licensing experience, Food/Beauty/Consumables category expertise, large matrixed environment experience, project management, familiarity with licensing systems (e.g., Launchpad)
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Keynote, Launchpad
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies aligned to franchise objectives; manage the end-to-end business development cycle from outreach to closing partnerships; lead negotiations and secure licensing deals; manage ongoing licensee relationships to drive performance; partner with Retail Development, Product Development, Finance, Legal, and Franchise teams; manage annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting; identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership
