Manager, Global Toys - Hardlines Licensing

Paramount•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$75,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Manager, Global Hardlines Licensing oversees and grows licensed partnerships across the entire Paramount portfolio. This role is in charge of spearheading domestic and global toy strategies, coordinating with regional stakeholders, and managing the day-to-day execution of the hardlines/toy category business initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5 - 7+ years working within the toy industry and an entertainment licensing role
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and contribute to complex projects with a clear commercial vision
Robust knowledge of Paramount’s brand position and the North American/Global retail environment
Established relationships with toy manufacturers across a variety of categories
Comprehensive knowledge of licensees’ production and creative capabilities
Experience in product line planning
Solid financial acumen with the ability to synthesize and assess data
Proficient in managing P&L and revenue forecasting
Exemplary sales, negotiation, and communication skills
People-oriented and able to lead or contribute to diverse teams
Robust organizational and project management skills
Ability to multi-task and adapt to competing priorities
Advanced in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Domestic and international travel may be required

Responsibilities

Formulate and implement category strategies that meet long-term brand plans and financial goals.
Identify, develop, and implement new business initiatives.
Analyze, pitch, and negotiate new deals and renewals to increase the existing licensee base.
Develop quarterly revenue estimates and budgets.
Lead all quarterly forecasts and business reviews, monitoring sales results to ensure revenues meet budgetary goals.
Serve as the daily lead with the Global Creative Group to coordinate all product development benchmarks, including product approvals and rush requests.
Act as the primary driver to provide support, information, and materials for licensees to enhance product innovation and retail expansion.
Collaborate with Retail Development teams to track performance, supporting licensees in actively pitching for all key seasonal windows.
Liaise with Consumer Product business leaders, Brand Management & Marketing, Finance, and Legal to drive unified category strategies.
Oversee the day-to-day relationship with licensees and internal regional leads, providing support throughout the contract management process.
Maintain weekly updates with internal and external collaborators.
Prepare and present business updates for senior leadership.