Manager, Category Management (Toys & Hardlines)

About the Role

Category Manager, Toys & Hardlines at NBCUniversal, driving growth across Infant/Preschool, Construction, and select franchise programs through licensing partnerships and retail strategy.

What You'll Do

• Manage strategic licensing partners with day-to-day account management and business planning
• Partner with licensees to develop consumer products programs aligned with brand objectives
• Negotiate licensing agreements in partnership with Legal and Finance
• Identify new business opportunities, category extensions, and product trends
• Lead marketing approval workflows for assigned categories
• Manage forecasts, budgets, and financial tracking for licensing partners
• Collaborate with retail sales to maximize placement at Target, Amazon, and other retailers

Requirements

• Experience in consumer products licensing, category management, or retail buying
• Knowledge of toy/hardlines or entertainment licensing preferred
• Strong financial acumen and project management skills

Pay & Benefits

$90,000–$125,000/yr

Full-time, hybrid.