Senior Manager, Toy Licensing

Paramount; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount seeks a Senior Manager for Toy Licensing in London, focusing on strategic growth and managing partnerships within EMEA. Key responsibilities include developing business strategies, negotiating deals, and fostering relationships to drive revenue growth in a vibrant and dynamic environment. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering the opportunity to work with iconic brands like Nickelodeon and MTV.

Benefits

Streaming fund

Health and financial benefits

Flexible working

Mental health support

Social events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in licensing/marketing/Consumer Product sales.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of growth strategies for Toys & Games.
• Manage licensing agreements and account management.
• Cultivate relationships with licensees and internal teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Communication

Problem-solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

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Who Are We

Paramount is comprised of many of the world’s most iconic consumer brands. Its portfolio includes Network 10, Channel 5, Telefe, Paramount International Studios, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Network and Pluto TV among others. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, Paramount provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents and across more than 180 countries.

Is this the role for you?

We are looking for a strategically minded, highly adaptable Senior Licensing Manager to join our Consumer Products team, based in London for 12 months. In this exciting role, you will work across the entire Paramount portfolio with some of most iconic properties in entertainment including but not limited to Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Pictures and CBS. You will lead, develop and implement regional growth strategies within the region of EMEA to ensure the successful development and launch of products. You will directly manage the UK Toys & Games Manager ensuring we achieve our business goals for the UK & Ireland.

Your focus will be on building valuable partnerships internally, working in close partnership with Paramount’s Global Toy Team, and externally, directly managing some of the biggest, multi-market licensees across the region. You will have direct management of certain global categories/partners. Please note, this role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

What will you be doing?

• Ensure the successful implementation of the growth strategy for 2026 and lead the development of a comprehensive 2027/28 strategy for Toys & Games within the region
• Expand the footprint of our brands through direct and indirect account management
• Manage your own set of accounts to ensure that they have financial goals and business strategies in place to ensure they are delivering to and beyond expectations
• You’ll be instrumental in identifying high value revenue opportunities, closing market gaps thus strengthening Paramount’s position in this important region
• Champion Paramount’s best interests in all commercial negotiations, striving for improved deal terms
• Proactively plan for renewals, allowing 6+ months to ensure that deal making is done in a timely manner to ensure continuity of business
• Establish financials goals and business strategies to achieve them, providing input in overall short-term and long-range budget targets
• You’ll work with licensees on reporting, setting clear expectations, and ensuring that revenue goals are met or exceeded
• Oversee the negotiation and execution of licensing agreements, both straight forward and complex, ensuring all rights are in place before deals are finalized
• Your attention to detail and efficient management will help us maintain high standards and secure optimal contract terms
• Partner with creative teams and licensees to deliver products that align with our brand vision. You’ll facilitate timely access to assets, guide product development, and ensure all launches meet market demands
• Hold licensees accountable to their contracted rights, driving development in your identified gaps and areas of opportunity
• Cultivate strong relationships with licensees by providing them with brand insights, strategic updates, and marketing support. Your ability to engage in regular, strategic discussions will maximize brand visibility and impact
• Work with the category leads within the Global Toy Team to ensure the implementation of their category specific strategies
• Be revenue minded, placing a particular focus on the successful roll out of our master toy partnerships
• Use your local expertise to be the voice of the region and champion our international needs in global forums to help shape go-to-market planning and guidance, working in lock step with franchise leads
• Collaborate with various teams within Paramount Consumer Products and with our licensees, fostering a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and excellence
• You’ll be an advocate for Paramount’s values and play an essential role in building a positive and innovative workplace environment
  
  

What are we looking for?

• We are seeking an experienced, adaptable individual with strong negotiation and financial skills
• You’re comfortable presenting to stakeholders, handling complex deals, and making quick, strategic decisions
• Excellent communication, relationship-building abilities, and a passion for creative problem-solving will make you an asset to our team
• Excellent at time management and prioritisation
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working in licensing/marketing/Consumer Product sales role
• Good understanding of Paramount brand position and retail environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills and organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  
  

Unleash your potential in a place you belong!

At Paramount in London, we have an iconic portfolio of brands, like Paramount, MTV, Nickelodeon, Channel 5, Comedy Central and many more, reaching more than 3.8 billion subscribers in 180+ countries and territories, via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages.

Come and join a culture where content, people and ideas merge. An exciting and open place where your talents can truly thrive and where our employees make it unique. You could be the next addition to our incredible team!

We offer an inclusive environment where you can really be yourself and find your niche. You’ll get to work alongside streaming platforms you can be proud of, with content that touches millions of lives. Plus, you can learn about the things we’re doing to make the industry more sustainable, and enjoy lots of perks:

• A monthly streaming fund
• All the health and financial benefits you’d expect, and some you wouldn’t
• Flexibility to own the way you work
• Mental health activities and support
• All manner of BBQs, socials and events
  
  

97% of our recent hires would recommend us to their friends and family, so what are you waiting for?

Our values are intertwined and work together to drive the business outcomes we seek, and once combined we believe these will power our company forward.

• Optimism & Determination | We share a positive belief that we can navigate and thrive in the landscape ahead
• Inclusivity & Collaboration | We embrace new and diverse voices, act with care and work together to capture opportunities and manager through challenges
• Agility & Adaptability | We think entrepreneurially, are resilient in change and move quickly to anticipate and create what’s next
  
  

At Paramount, we value and celebrate difference. We want to ensure that we fully represent the make-up of UK society in our workforce as well as bringing diverse perspectives to our business. We want to make sure Diversity and Inclusion are not just buzz words; we truly want to foster an authentic inclusive environment, where all employees feel that they can bring their whole selves to work. We take responsibility of being a Disability Confident Employer seriously and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria of the role applied for. If you require any support or assistance during the interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.

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