Associate Manager, Category Management - Accessories & Footwear
$75,000–$95,000 year
Hybrid · Universal City, California, United States
Job Summary
Associate Manager, Fashion & Living Category Management drives licensing partner relationships, supports category strategy development, and executes business plans to grow Universal Products & Experiences’ Fashion & Living licensing portfolio. Responsibilities include managing licensee relationships, negotiating licensing agreements with Legal/Contract Operations, forecasting and financial tracking, identifying growth opportunities across product categories and channels, analyzing market trends, recruiting new licensees, and collaborating with Product Development, Retail, Franchise, and Marketing to deliver cohesive, market-relevant assortments that maximize revenue and brand visibility. The role requires strong business acumen, licensing/retail knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and travel as needed. The position operates on a hybrid schedule and is eligible for company-sponsored benefits.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in licensing, consumer products, retail, or a related field (Fashion & Living preferred)
- BA/BS degree preferred
- Strong understanding of licensing, product development, and retail environments
- Experience managing external partners and cross functional stakeholders
- Foundational experience in contract review and negotiation support
- Strong analytical skills, including financial reporting and forecasting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables) and presentation tools (PowerPoint/Keynote)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence across teams
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams with strong attention to detail and organization
- Willingness to travel as needed
Desired Qualifications
- BA/BS degree preferred
- 3+ years of experience in licensing, consumer products, retail, or a related field (Fashion & Living preferred)
- Strong understanding of licensing, product development, and retail environments
- Experience managing external partners and cross-functional stakeholders
- Foundational experience in contract review and negotiation support
- Strong analytical skills, including financial reporting and forecasting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables) and presentation tools (PowerPoint/Keynote)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence across teams
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams with strong attention to detail and organization
- Willingness to travel as needed
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