What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager (Consumer Products) - 26-00696 position at LeadStack Inc.?
Title: Category Manager (Consumer Products)
Location: Hybrid in Burbank, California
Contract Duration: 3-months Contract with possible extension
Pay Range: $40.00 - $43.25/hr
What We Do/Project
We deliver the best consumer products (Toys) in support of ** brands with a forward-thinking approach to best position ** for success in an ever-evolving marketplace.
Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role
• Responsible for managing specific product categories within Toys including, but not limited to, Activities, STEM/STEAM, and amusement toys.
• Identifies Licensee prospects, evaluates opportunity and executes long-term new business initiatives
• Negotiates and outlines key deal terms for licensed partnerships including new as well as modifying and extending existing licensing agreements
• Assists in development and execution of medium- and long-term category strategies (1-3 years out)
• Owns annual initiatives, revenue plans and execution of product categories managed
• Plans and monitors quarterly forecast and annual budget for categories of responsibility
• Drives licensee relationships in partnership with Product Development counterparts
• Partners with Licensees, Franchise, Creative and Retail Business Development to drive key initiatives
• Participate in business updates, internal and external formal presentations and strategy discussions
• Partners with Insights to identify and apply competitive and industry key learnings and trends
Must Have Skills / Requirements
1) Deal Term Negotiation
a. 5 years; Contracts analysis experience.
2) Project Management
a. 5 years; Ability to manage multiple deadlines and project within a fast-paced environment. Not looking for Project Managers.
3) Excel and PowerPoint experience.
a. 5 years; Potential to build decks and present depending on skillset of candidate. Ability to interpret data.
Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements
1) BA/BS preferred
2) Experience in Consumer Products or Manufacturing.
Soft Skills:
1) Proficiency in Financial analysis and contracts.
Technology Requirements:
1) MS Office
Salary : $40 - $43