Manager, Category Management (Fashion & Living - Licensing) - job 1 of 2

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Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Parks & Resorts, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/

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The Manager, Fashion & Living Category Management leads strategy and execution for assigned categories and licensees, driving growth across the category. This role is responsible for managing licensee relationships, conducting financial and business analysis, and identifying new opportunities that expand the portfolio. The manager partners closely with cross-functional teams to deliver against retail, product and revenue objectives. The ideal candidate brings experience in brand strategy, licensing, and the retail landscape, along with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to achieving category growth.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $90,000 - $125,000 (bonus eligible)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the overall Fashion & Living category strategy by identifying white space, underdeveloped categories, and developing licensee and merchandise plans by property, ensuring alignment with franchise objectives and revenue goals.
• Prospect, pitch, and secure new business opportunities, including new business models that drive incremental revenue.
• Lead the annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting process, establishing licensee objectives and initiatives that support broader business targets.
• Manage all aspects of licensee relationships, including deal negotiation, contract management, deal entry, approvals, and renewals. Serve as the primary point of contact for day‑to‑day communication.
• Partner with Contract Operations, Legal, and cross‑functional teams to streamline contract workflows and ensure timely approvals.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Retail Sales, Franchise, and Marketing teams to deliver compelling product assortments and strengthen brand presence across retail channels.
• Drive new licensee recruitment through market analysis, prospecting, pitching, and development of presentations and reporting materials.
• Analyze competitive landscape and market trends to identify category growth opportunities and inform strategic planning.
• Leverage retail insights to optimize product placement, merchandising, and licensing strategies across key retail channels.
• Build strong internal partnerships to identify cross‑category opportunities and enhance collaboration across teams.
• Proactively identify and pursue innovative partnerships and business models that unlock incremental revenue and expand the category.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5+ years in licensing, ideally within Fashion & Living or a related consumer products field.
• BA/BS degree preferred.
• Strong background in brand building, brand positioning, and selling brand concepts, with a solid understanding of the retail landscape.
• Proficient in negotiating key business terms and managing complex deals.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective partners, including cold outreach and creation of tailored pitch materials.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills across both internal teams and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as Legal, Marketing, Product Development, and Retail Sales.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven track record of identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of licensing, retail, and product development processes, including merchandise planning and product lifecycle management.
• Analytical and strategic thinker with the ability to interpret market trends and apply insights to business decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables), financial reporting, and forecasting; strong skills in Microsoft Office and Apple Keynote.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the needs of the team.

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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].