Job Description

UP&E is seeking a Manager, Category Mgmt. – Merch on Demand to support the Director in developing business and assortment strategies for assigned accounts. Strategy to include franchise, assortment, and product-line direction to meet the financial needs of the business. Position to work closely with cross-functional partners including Retail Sales, Retail Marketing, Design, Copy, Franchise, and Analytics.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $90,000 - $115,000 (bonus eligible)

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Actively work to apply financial insights, consumer insights, and product trend information, as well as support the divisional strategies and overall Integrated Retail vision to validate strategies
• Analyze retail and consumer trends in the industry to help shape the assortment strategies, drive innovation, and identify new opportunities.
• Develop quarterly assortment plan in partnership with marketing, sales, and design teams
• Analyze sales and margin rates to provide recommendations for assortment optimization
• Present quarterly departmental strategies and hindsight business reviews to the Senior Management and cross-functional teams.
• Execute key milestones, meeting requirements to support operational timelines and hold cross-functional teams accountable to these milestones
• Contribute to the overall MOD strategy and develop merchandise plans by property in partnership with retail team.
• Own and drive the annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting process, developing licensee objectives and initiatives to align with business goals.
• Manage Day to day of Amazon MOD relationship.
• Partner with Contract Ops and finance teams to streamline and process contract-related needs in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with Retail Sales on presentations and sales meetings. Actively contribute to the creation and content of pitch decks.
• Work closely with Product Development Team to deliver compelling merchandise assortments that leverage strong creative direction and support UP&E brand goals.
• Forge a synergistic partnership with Retail Sales and PD to form a strong team, surpassing retailer goals and increasing earned revenue that exceed Budget goals.
• Collaborate with Franchise and Marketing teams to enhance brand presence and marketing initiatives.
• Analyze and understand the Licensed Apparel competitive landscape and market trends.
• Formulate strategies based on market insights and retailer performance.
• Cultivate relationships within UP&E teams to explore cross-category opportunities.

** QUALIFICATIONS** **** –

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of 5+ years of account and product management experience in mid to large-size apparel company (or related experience)
• Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience
• Experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working on Amazon or other e-commerce business preferred
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to flex from strategic to task-oriented skills
• Good computer skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills
• People oriented team player

Additional Requirements:

• *  **Hybrid** : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
  

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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