What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Associate position at JustinBradley?
JustinBradley’s client, a global leader in streaming services, is looking to add a Category Associate to their team. The Category Associate is responsible for supporting the Sr. Category Manager overseeing Collectibles, Games, Vehicles, etc. within the Toys team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years of experience with Category/Licensee Management and knowledge of the licensing and retail landscape in the Toys and Collectibles. The candidate should have experience in building solid relationships with major brand partners, an entrepreneurial spirit, engaged in external and internal partners, and the breadth of skills required to help execute key initiatives. This role will be accountable for day-to-day support of key licensee businesses including coordinating internal and external meetings, liaising with internal teams including Finance, Product Development, Franchise Management, and Retail Business Development in order to maximize the licensed business across Action Figures and Collectibles across the portfolio of brands.
Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role
- Assists in development and execution of long and medium term category strategies (1-2 years out)
- Assists in securing quarterly forecast and annual budget for sub-categories
- Helps to manage licensees in partnership with Creative in the Product Line Plans
- Partners with Licensee, Franchise, Creative and Retail Business Development to drive Franchise initiatives
- Coordinates business updates, internal and external formal presentations and strategy discussions
- Works across the broader Toy Category team to on various projects and cross functional needs
Must Have Skills / Requirements
- Three or more years of experience in Licensing industry with background in Toys, Action Figures, and Collectibles required
- Strong licensing acumen and relationship skills
- Proven ability to execute strategic and operational plan
- Solid negotiating skills with ability to participate in complex retail and licensee agreements
- Proven financial responsibility and accountability for category – revenue and expenses
- Strong and varied computer software knowledge required (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of retail landscape: key retailers, set dates, buying cycles, sell-in process, etc.
- Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to create & deliver pitches, presentations; solution-selling oriented
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