Manager, Category Management FBC (Licensing)

Job Description

The Manager is responsible for managing assigned categories in the Food and Beverage business, driving the overall category strategy for the specific assigned categories, and managing key licensee relationships in support of NBCUniversal’s brands, across our Film, TV and other IP.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a CPG business or Category/Brand Management with knowledge the retail landscape in the Food and Beverage categories.

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: $90,000 - $125,000 (bonus eligible)

 

Qualifications

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for negotiating and securing deals through the contract, identifying opportunities, and filling gaps by product category and related sub-categories, age, segment, market, channel and franchise.
• Collaborate on retail initiatives and marketing for current film releases and library properties for targeted categories.
• Partner with Retail Development, Product Design Development, and Franchise to ensure all activity is in line with brand strategy and in line to drive incremental sales revenue.
• Partner with Product Development team to drive quality, storytelling and champion innovation in product development.
• Research and generate new leads and compile pitch decks to support new partners.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry/category trends, competitors, business opportunities, threats and dynamics for key licensees, and buying cycles of retailers.
• Manage annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting for assigned categories
• Negotiate and manage contracts by analyzing, vetting, and optimizing licensee business plans
• Support brand marketing initiatives including program sell in/ development and execution of category plans
• Develop and execute strategy set for the assigned Food and Beverage categories, as they align with the larger franchise strategy
• Perform other related duties assigned to support the needs of the team.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 5+ years of related experience in Licensed Consumables
• Strong understanding of brand and property positioning, retail business development function, retail distribution and the retail environment
• Strong business and merchandising experience in consumables industry ideally in Consumables
• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
• Strong communication & presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Flexible/ability to adjust to changing business environment
• Innovative, entrepreneurial and creative thinker
• Team player
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Willingness to travel as needed

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].