Associate Manager, Category Management (Toys)
Core
Manage specific segments of the Infant/Preschool Core Toys business for North America by leading licensing partnerships, streamlining approval processes, and driving new business development.
Role type
Associate Manager, Category Management (Toys)
Builds
Consumer products programs and licensing agreements for core toy properties
Domain
Consumer Products / Licensing / Retail
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Licensing agreement negotiation, financial forecasting and P&L reporting, product approval and contract management, new business development, cross-functional collaboration, retail sales alignment, market trend analysis, Excel proficiency
Preferred skills
Brand building, product development lifecycle knowledge, retail merchandise planning
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Apple Keynote
Responsibilities
Lead licensing partnerships and negotiate complex agreements, manage product and marketing approval systems, establish new business opportunities, align product line plans with brand strategies, manage financial forecasting and budget allocations, collaborate with retail sales teams to maximize consumer opportunities
Seniority
Mid-level Manager, hands-on execution with strategic guidance
