Toys Category Manager

hace 4 semanas


Madrid, Madrid, España NBCUniversal A tiempo completo

Job Title: Toys Category Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Toys Category Manager to join our team at NBCUniversal. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies to deliver against targets and fill market gaps in the countries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop category strategies in conjunction with the Senior Category Manager, Toys and Hardlines by identifying opportunities and filling gaps by product sub-category, age segment, market channel, and franchise.
  • Assist the commercial management of local and regional partners by collating and/or creating business presentations, line plans, and partner pitches, subcategory segmentation plans, and post-campaign reports.
  • Liaise with the purchasing departments of our main retailers to maximize product listing and exposure.
  • Coordinate the milestone planning of top-to-tops, QBR, and JBP process with key licensees and retailers to deliver plans and grow the hardlines business in line with divisional strategies.
  • Support category analysis and performance via data insights (POS and Circana) and analytics, industry trends, competitors, business opportunities, threats, and dynamics for the category.
  • Partner with the Product Development team to drive quality and champion innovation in local product development. Ensure timely product approvals.
  • Assist with the annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting for strategic accounts.
  • Maintain knowledge of key seasonality and buying cycles of retailers to support planning and product implementation.
  • Partner with the Franchise and Retail team to ensure the approval process of partner marketing collateral.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and UP&E teams - Legal, Finance, Compliance, Creative.

Qualifications:

  • Background in toys and hardlines in buying, sales, or business development (licensing, retail, or industry).
  • Passionate and knowledgeable about the toy and hardlines categories.
  • Strong understanding of the Iberian and Italian markets, including commercial, retail, and brand positioning.
  • Established network with licensees, distributors, and retailers in the territory.
  • Proven track record of delivering growth, with strong analytical and financial skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, sales, and negotiation abilities.
  • Self-motivated, independent, and able to thrive in a matrix organization.
  • Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and results-driven approach.
  • Resilient, adaptable, and eager to make a difference.
  • Italian language skills are a plus.

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.

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