What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager– Licensing & Hardlines position at Vantage Point Consulting Inc.?
Job Title: Manager, Category Management
Location: Universal City, CA (4 days a week onsite)
Duration: 3 months
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- Day to day management of specific licensing partnerships in the multicategory 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 the franchise and CP teams to align product line plans and product development with 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 and Retail.
- Analyze existing business and industry trends to maximize opportunities and seek out and secure new business
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ category management experience
- Familiarity with licensed consumer products contract terms; strong sales and negotiation experience
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Must be comfortable presenting in front of large groups
- Strategic thinker with proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
- Collaborative, team player
Salary : $40 - $49