Senior Category Manager, Toys & Hardlines - France & Benelux
NBC UNIVERSAL
Paris, France
On-site
Toys & hardlines category strategy
Licensee negotiation and management
Product range development and quality
Develop and execute a long-term business strategy for the France & Benelux Toys & Hardlines category to build a sustainable business and achieve annual revenue targets
Job Summary
Develop and execute a long-term business strategy for the France & Benelux Toys & Hardlines category to build a sustainable business and achieve annual revenue targets.
Identify and partner with the best French, Belgium, and Dutch licensees, negotiate agreements, drive innovative product ranges, and promote retail sell-in of ranges.
Accountable for the day-to-day management of the Assistant Category Manager, fostering a high-performing team through coaching and clear objectives.
Matching Summary
Develop and execute a long-term business strategy for the France & Benelux Toys & Hardlines category to build a sustainable business and achieve annual revenue targets.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Toys & Hardlines category strategy
Licensee negotiation and management
Product range development and quality
Retail sell-in and joint business planning
Category analysis and performance tracking
Fluent in French and English
Nice-to-have
Entrepreneurial and resilient mindset
Global and holistic thinking
Adaptable and agile approach
Sociable and relationship builder
Passion for toy and hardlines categories
Key Requirements
Toys and Hardlines background (buying, sales, or business development)
Strong understanding of EMEA region (cultural, commercial, retail)
Current network of relationships with licensees, distributors, retailers