Manager, Global Toys - Hardlines Licensing

Overview 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.   Responsibilities

Strategic Execution

Work with the Director of Global Hardlines to formulate and implement category strategies that meet long-term brand plans and financial goals

Business Development

Identify, develop, and implement new business initiatives

Analyze, pitch, and negotiate new deals and renewals to increase the existing licensee base

Financial Management

Develop quarterly revenue estimates and budgets

Lead all quarterly forecasts and business reviews, monitoring sales results to ensure revenues meet budgetary goals

Product Development

Serve as the daily lead with the Global Creative Group to coordinate all product development benchmarks, including product approvals and rush requests

Licensee Support

Act as the primary driver to provide support, information, and materials for licensees to enhance product innovation and retail expansion

Retail Collaboration

Collaborate with Retail Development teams to track performance, supporting licensees in actively pitching for all key seasonal windows

Internal Synergy

Liaise with Consumer Product business leaders, Brand Management & Marketing, Finance, and Legal to drive unified category strategies

Relationship Management

Oversee the day-to-day relationship with licensees and internal regional leads, providing support throughout the contract management process

Reporting & Communication

Maintain weekly updates with internal and external collaborators

Prepare and present business updates for senior leadership

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

Domestic and international travel may be required

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   Hiring Salary Range: $75,000.00 - 110,000.00.    The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and