Licensing Associate for Toys and Novelties

6 days ago


Burbank, California, United States Warner Media, LLC Full time

Join Warner Bros. Discovery as a Category Associate

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Associate to support the Sr. Category Manager overseeing Costumes, Dolls, and Novelty Collectibles within the Toys team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of Two (2) years of experience with Category/Licensee Management and knowledge of the licensing and retail landscape in the Toys, Dolls, Novelty and Costumes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Category Manager in developing and executing long and medium-term category strategies (1-2 years out)
  • Assist in securing quarterly forecast and annual budget for sub-categories
  • Help manage licensees in partnership with Creative in the Product Line Plans
  • Partner with Licensee, Franchise, Creative and Retail Business Development to drive Franchise initiatives
  • Coordinate business updates, internal and external formal presentations and strategy discussions
  • Work across the broader Toy Category team to on various projects and cross-functional needs

Requirements

  • Two or more years of experience in Licensing industry with background in Toys, ideally Dolls, Costumes and/or Novelty categories required
  • BA/BS degree in business or related field required

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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 collaboration and partnership skills
  • Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively cross-functionally and with senior management
  • Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to create & deliver pitches, presentations; solution-selling oriented
  • Strong organizational/leadership and planning skills required
  • 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.
  • Ability to work in a team environment with changing priorities; possess flexibility and adaptability skills in addition to strong project management
  • Exceptional time management and prioritization skills with ability to multi-task with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Well organized with effective and proven planning and follow-through skills
  • Self-starter, optimistic and dependable

How We Get Things Done

At Warner Bros. Discovery, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at https://www.warnerbrosdiscovery.com/careers/our-values/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $47, $88,150.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.



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