Calling all immediately available Category Managers with experience in TV/Film Consumer Products/Licensing. Major international studio have a fab new interim position to start asap and run for circa 6 months. Previous commercial experience within entertainment consumer products is essential. Working across product lines within apparel and lifestyle your day to day will include the following:
Lead business development & management across both categories for the UK
Identify & maximise business growth opportunities, fill regional gaps across the category considering age, segment, market, channel and franchise
Lead contract negotiations with licensees, analyse forecasts & business plans
Licensee account management to ensure contract deliverables are met throughout the term
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, competitors, business opportunities, threats and dynamics for category and key licensees
Attendance and presentation participation in licensee/partner & retail presentations
Fiscal responsibility to include quarterly revenue forecasting & annual budget planning
Gather and analyse business performance across category by licensee and retailer
Develop and execute growth objectives and strategies
Support brand marketing initiatives and develop and execute category plans
Develop and nurture strong relationships with key buyers across UK apparel retail
Drive Ecommerce product penetration and merchandise excellence
Maintain knowledge of key seasonality and buying cycles of retailers ensuring opportunities are maximised
Manage a portfolio of licensees to grow the Fashion & Living business. Critically evaluate the licensee base to ensure we have the right number of partners and best in category overall
Required Skills/Experience
Strong understanding of brand and property positioning, retail business development, retail distribution and the retail environment
Comprehensive knowledge of licensee's production and creative capabilities/limitations
Strategic and creative thinker
Flexible/ability to adjust to changing business environment
Strong merchant skills with an eye for trend
Relationship & Brand builder
Excellent communication & presentation skills
Strong sales and negotiation skills
A brand builder and commercial thinker
Consistency in achieving or exceeding sales targets and delivering growth
Please note this is a full time opportunity and is based in office 5 days per week. If you have made it this far and all of the above sounds like a strong match for you then hit that apply button now for immediate consideration! :)
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