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Category Manager Fashion & Living - GAS & Nordics (m/w/d)

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17 hours ago

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Category Manager Fashion & Living - GAS & Nordics (m/w/d)

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Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. At Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E), we don't just create products-we create a universe that fans can hold in their hands, wear, play, read, and experience every day. From Jurassic World's roaring adventures to the playful charm of Minions and the timeless wonder of Back to the Future, we transform stories into unforgettable moments that spark joy across the globe. UP&E has grown rapidly while keeping the energy, agility, and inventive spirit of a start-up. Our mission is bold: to take imagination beyond the screen and into the real world through innovative products, immersive retail moments, and extraordinary theme park destinations. We bring both Universal-owned and third-party worlds to life across expansive theme park destinations, e-commerce platforms, live entertainment venues, and global retail partnerships-fueling fandom everywhere it lives. Whether it's iconic toys, fashion collaborations, books, collectibles, lifestyle products, or cutting-edge video games, we work with world-class licensees and creators to make our universe tangible. Here, creativity meets technology, and strategy meets storytelling. We connect design, commercial excellence, and fan passion to deliver experiences that millions cherish-inside the parks and far beyond them. As part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, you'll join a global team that thrives on collaboration, imagination, and the power of culture-shaping ideas. Your work will inspire fans, uplift communities, and leave a lasting mark on entertainment history. We believe in a workplace where every voice matters, every perspective is valued, and every colleague can shine. That's how we strive to be an employer of choice for talent and a partner of choice for retailers, licensees, and creators who share our passion for world-class storytelling. If you're ready to bring imagination to life and create moments that resonate worldwide-your next adventure starts here. Join us and help create moments that matter. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/ Job Description You will be responsible for providing input and executing a long-term business strategy for the Fashion & Living (F&L) category in GAS (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) & Nordics that leverages the richness of NBCUniversal's entertainment content to build a sustainable business that achieves annual revenue targets. The role will be responsible for identifying the best license and promotion partners, negotiating agreements, driving innovative and quality product ranges, providing GAS & Nordics specific input into global deals, accurate quarterly forecasting and promoting retail sell-in of product. Key Responsibilities - Develop category strategies for F&L in conjunction with the Director, Fashion & Living & FBC (Food, Beauty, Care)by identifying opportunities and fill gaps by product sub-category, age segment, market channel and franchise - Curate data led targeted presentations to pitch, support or launch licensing programs - Lead contract negotiations with licensees, analyse and vet business plans and ensure contract deliverables are met - Drive joint business planning with key licensees and retailers; the licensee base includes regional partners based in GAS & Nordics - Partner with the product development team to drive quality and champion innovation in local product development; ensure timely product approvals in line with industry needs - Fiscal responsibility to include annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting - Analyse business performance by licensee and retailer and develop growth objectives and strategies - Integrate licensees into cross-category brand and marketing plans - Collaborate with other category teams locally and regionally and UP&E stakeholders to ensure smooth processes - i.e. Legal, Finance, Global Brand Standard - Develop and maintain relationships with key buyers and decision makers across GAS and Nordic retailers - Regular attendance of trade shows and social industry functions where applicable Qualifications About You - Results driven - own the numbers, be invested and be hungry to grow the business with solid analytical/financial skills - Influential - proven pitching and negotiating skills with the ability to close deals - Entrepreneurial - a self-starter, who is tenacious, independent, driven and proactive - Resilient - not afraid to fail, getting back up and keep putting in the effort - Global & holistic thinker - understand the wider context - Confident being self - brings full personality and interests to work - Light-hearted - a sense of humour, dealing patiently with frustrations - Passionate - energetic, engaged, positive and desiring to make a difference - Adaptable, agile & flexible - able to pivot quickly, adapt strategies and deal with change - Good communicator - honest, transparent, and flexible depending on the audience - Willing to get stuck in - hard worker, who is not rigid with the ability to prioritise, manage own time and respond quickly and efficiently - Sociable - actively develops relationships, making time to get to know people, easy-going and fun Skills / Qualification Requirements (if applicable) - A passion for the Fashion & Living industry and ideally some knowledge in either the Fashion or Living category - Knowledge of the licensing industry is a plus - In possession of /ability to build a strong network and robust contacts to licensees, distributors, marketing leaders at key brands and industry players and retailers within the territory - Relationship builder - A brand builder and commercial thinker - Strong understanding of brand and property positioning, retail business development, retail distribution and the retail environment - Excellent communication & presentation skills - Strong sales and negotiation skills - Proven track record of hitting targets, delivering growth with solid analytical/financial skills - Self-motivated professional with ability to work independently and take charge - Able to work in a matrix organization - Fluent in German & English; knowledge of a Nordic language considered a plus - Able to travel 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. 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. 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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