Category Manager, Licensing

Onward Search; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefits

Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Category Manager, Licensing for a temporary role. The ideal candidate will manage licensed partner relationships, support retail planning, and coordinate cross-functional product launches.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This temporary position requires 30+ hours/week for at least 10 weeks and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of category management, retailer distribution, licensing, and business development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for licensed partners and manage ongoing business relationships.
• Support retail planning initiatives, category reviews, and business presentations to drive growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with brand, marketing, and cross-functional teams to execute product launches and promotional initiatives.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts, customs documentation, shipping paperwork, and related materials.
• Monitor retail trends, competitive activity, and marketplace developments to identify opportunities and risks.

Skills

Category management

Licensing

Business development

Retail partnerships

Communication

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Deadline-driven

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

A leading global play and entertainment company is seeking a Category Manager, Licensing for a temporary opportunity. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional with experience in category management, licensing, retail partnerships, and business development.

Category Manager, Licensing Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for licensed partners and manage ongoing business relationships.
• Support retail planning initiatives, category reviews, and business presentations to drive growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with brand, marketing, and cross-functional teams to execute product launches and promotional initiatives.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts, customs documentation, shipping paperwork, and related materials.
• Monitor retail trends, competitive activity, and marketplace developments to identify opportunities and risks.

Category Manager, Licensing Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of category management, retailer distribution, licensing, and business development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefits
• eLearning & Ongoing Training
• Education Reimbursement

Eligibility requires working 30+ hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.