Manager, Global Toys - Hardlines Licensing

Responsibilities: Strategic ExecutionWork with the Director of Global Hardlines to formulate and implement category strategies that meet long-term brand plans and financial goalsBusiness DevelopmentIdentify, develop, and implement new business initiatives Analyze, pitch, and negotiate new deals and renewals to increase the existing licensee baseFinancial ManagementDevelop quarterly revenue estimates and budgets Lead all quarterly forecasts and business reviews, monitoring sales results to ensure revenues meet budgetary goalsProduct DevelopmentServe as the daily lead with the Global Creative Group to coordinate all product development benchmarks, including product approvals and rush requestsLicensee SupportAct as the primary driver to provide support, information, and materials for licensees to enhance product innovation and retail expansionRetail CollaborationCollaborate with Retail Development teams to track performance, supporting licensees in actively pitching for all key seasonal windowsInternal SynergyLiaise with Consumer Product business leaders, Brand Management & Marketing, Finance, and Legal to drive unified category strategiesRelationship ManagementOversee the day-to-day relationship with licensees and internal regional leads, providing support throughout the contract management processReporting & CommunicationMaintain weekly updates with internal and external collaborators Prepare and present business updates for senior leadershipBasic QualificationsBachelor’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 capabilitiesExperience in product line planningSolid financial acumen with the ability to synthesize and assess dataProficient in managing P&L and revenue forecastingExemplary sales, negotiation, and communication skillsPeople-oriented and able to lead or contribute to diverse teamsRobust organizational and project management skillsAbility to multi-task and adapt to competing prioritiesAdvanced in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Domestic and international travel may be required Join the Paramount Streaming Talent Community! Get the inside scoop on life at Paramount Streaming and about career opportunities. Pluto TV, a Paramount Global company, is the leading free streaming television service in America, delivering 250+ live and original channels and thousands of on-demand movies in partnership with major TV networks, movie studios, publishers, and digital media companies. Pluto TV is available on all mobile, web and connected TV streaming devices and millions of viewers tune in each month to watch premium news, TV shows, movies, sports, lifestyle, and trending digital series. Headquartered in West Hollywood, Pluto TV has offices in New York, Silicon Valley, Chicago and Berlin.

Additional InformationHiring 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 education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible. https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.