Manager, Lifestyle, FBC

JOB OVERVIEW The Licensing Manager Food & Beauty, Care is responsible for executing business strategy for the Japan Food & Beauty, Care category that leverages the richness of NBCUniversal’s entertainment content (past & present) to build a sustainable business that achieves annual revenue targets. He/she will be responsible for identifying the best licensees to partner with, negotiating agreements, driving innovative and quality product ranges, providing Japan specific input into Global deals, accurate quarterly forecasting and promoting retail sell-in of ranges. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Category and licensee management: Licensee management of Food & Beauty, Care category Work with the Japan Food & Beauty, Care Senior Manager to develop and execute long-term growth strategies for the food & beauty, care category Identify licensing opportunities and fill market gaps across the category considering age, segment, market, channel and franchise Lead contract negotiations for licensees, analyze and vet business plans and brand manage to ensure contract deliverables are met throughout the term Accountable for day-to-day management of key licensees including business reviews Partner with the creative team to drive quality and champion innovation in product development ensuring lines are commercially viable for Japan and meeting retailer needs Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, competitors, business opportunities, threats and dynamics for category and key licensees Work on the creation of targeted presentations to pitch, support or launch licensing programs or specific category areas Attendance and presentation participation in licensee/partner presentations Regular attendance of trade shows and social industry functions where applicable – Licensee Trade shows, Interior life show Finance and Business Planning: Fiscal responsibility to include annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting Analyze business performance across category by licensee and retailer and develop growth objectives and strategies Brand and Content Management: Support brand marketing initiatives including the development and execution of category plans Define and integrate licensees within wider brand and marketing plans Retail Development: Maintain knowledge of key seasonality and buying cycles of retailers Strategy: Manage a portfolio of licensees to grow the CP business. Critically evaluate the licensee base to ensure we have the right number of partners and best in category overall