Manager, Category Management

Universal Consumer Products is the business segment of NBCUniversal that extends the NBCU properties to merchandise ranging from apparel, toys, home dcor, books, food and beverages, stationery, and electronics.

The Manager is responsible for managing assigned categories in the Home business, providing input in the overall category strategy 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 4 years experience with Category/Brand Management, knowledge of the licensing and retail landscape in the Home categories such as Bedding, Tabletop and Furniture. The candidate should have the breadth of skills required to help execute key initiatives & overall growth of the Universal Consumer Products Business.

Job Duties

Category Management and Licensee Management:

Identify opportunities and fill gaps by product category and related sub-categories, age, segment, market, channel and franchise

Negotiate and maintain contracts

Accountable for day-to-day management of category licensees including overseeing business reviews

Partner with the Creative and Brand Assurance team to drive quality and champion innovation in product development.

Ensure timely product approvals in line with industry needs

Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, competitors, business opportunities, threats and dynamics for key licensees

Finance and Business Planning:

Manage annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting for assigned categories

Analyze and present account business performance (licensee & retailer)

Negotiate and manage contracts by analyzing and vetting licensee business plans

Brand and Content Management:

Support brand marketing initiatives including the development and execution of category plans

Integrate licensees within wider brand and marketing plans

Retail Development:

Liaise with Retail Development team to complement account promotional and marketing plans and ensure key licensee participation

Maintain knowledge of key seasonalities and buying cycles of retailers

Strategy:

Provide input and execute strategy set for the assigned Home categories, as they align with the larger franchise strategy

Develop line and segmentation strategy for key licensees, maintaining a three- year roadmap, driving innovation and quality

Manage a portfolio of licensees to grow the CP business.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree + a minimum of 4 years of directly related experience OR MBA + a minimum of 3 years experience in Consumer Products, specifically focused on Fashion & Home

Strong understanding of brand and property positioning, retail business development function, retail distribution and the retail environment

Comprehensive knowledge of home production timelines and creative capabilities/limitations

Fluent in Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office as well as Keynote

Multi-task oriented

Excellent communication & presentation skills

Ability to set quality standards and hold product to them

Analytical thinker with proven experience analyzing data and developing and executing strategies

Additional Job Requirements

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered

Must be willing to submit to a background investigation

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program