Manager, Category - Girls Toys

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Job Description

Summary:

Working closely with the Director of Dolls, Plush and Activity, this individual will be responsible for managing assigned specific segments of Universal Brand Development’s North American Dolls, Plush and Activity licensing business including strategic planning, partner management, financial analysis and new business development in order to contribute to the overall team objectives and drive revenue.

Responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day management of specific licensing partnerships in the Dolls, Plush and Activity 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 Product Development team to align product line plans and drive innovation.
• Liaise with Franchise teams on marketing and 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.
• Collaborative role interacts with various teams across the organization including Legal, Finance, Franchise, Retail and Product Development.
• Analyze existing business and industry trends to maximize opportunities and seek out and secure new business.
• Represent UBD at major industry trade shows such as Licensing Show and NY Toy Fair.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Collaborative, team player must have minimum of 3-5 years’ category management experience; Dolls, Plush and / or Activity