Senior Category Manager, Food, Beauty & Care, UK & IE (FTC)

This role is a 12-Month Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract The Senior Category Manager for Food, Beauty & Care (FBC) will develop and execute strategies to grow the category in UK & Ireland (UKI) market. Leveraging NBCUniversal’s rich entertainment portfolio, this role will identify market opportunities, secure best-in-class licensees, negotiate agreements and deliver innovative, commercially viable product ranges that meet revenue targets. This person will report into Director F&L & FBC UKI. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement long-term growth strategies for the FBC category in UKI. Identify licensing opportunities and address market ‘gaps’ across food, beauty, and care segments. Lead complex contract negotiations, review business plans and ensure compliance with contractual deliverables. Manage day-to-day relationships with key licensees, including Joint Business Planning (JBPs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). Partner with the Product Development (PD) team to deliver high-quality, innovative products aligned with UK consumer trends and retailer needs. Collaborate with the UKI Universal Theatrical Promotions team to identify partners around movie releases ensuring there is an agreed license fee/royalty and media value. Stay informed on UKI market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities. Own fiscal responsibility for annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting cycles. Analyse category performance by licensee and retailer; develop strategies to drive growth. Support brand marketing initiatives and integrate licensees into broader ATL & BTL marketing campaigns. Create compelling presentations to pitch and launch licensing programs. Maintain knowledge of UKI retail seasonality and buying cycles to optimize product placement and sell-in. Manage a portfolio of licensees to grow the Consumer Products business. Work collaboratively with counterparts in FBC across the EMEA markets. Evaluate licensee base to ensure optimal partnerships and category leadership. Strategically map out fiscal targets across existing partners, onboarding of new ones and prospective accounts. Responsible for managing at least one direct report within the team.