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Category Manager (HYBRID)

Category Manager (HYBRID) needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Staffing’s client working in Burbank, CA .

• Pay Rate: $40-44/hr
• HYBRID schedule-onsite 3 days

What You’ll Be Doing:

• The Category Manager - Fashion, will assist the Director in shaping and executing short and long-term strategies for Apparel with a focus on collaborations. This role involves managing licensee relationships, identifying and pitching new partners, managing contract negotiations and deal execution, and overseeing category performance. You will work collaboratively within the Fashion and Home team to ensure strategies support our broader company goals. This role also oversees quarterly forecasts, budget reviews, and various category initiatives. Expect to present business updates and new initiatives to senior management, partner with various internal teams, and drive new business. Additionally, you will create pitches for internal and external partners and use competitive analysis and industry trends to identify fan-first business opportunities.
• Pitch and sell our brands to secure new business and revenue growth.
• Own and drive the annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting process, developing licensee objectives and initiatives to align with business goals.
• Lead and manage all aspects of licensee relationships, including deal negotiation, contract management, deal entry, approvals, renewals and serve as the primary point of contact for daily communication with licensees.
• 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 across all retail channels that leverage strong creative direction and support UP&E brand goals.

Required:

• Contract Negotiation Experience
• Excel Proficient at creating and maintaining pivot tables.
• Licensing and Consumer Products Experience
• 5+ years of experience; preferably for a Media or Entertainment company.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Team collaborator with strong interpersonal abilities
• Excellent organizational skills and project management capabilities, with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and remain adaptable to shifting priorities
• Analytical and strategic thinker, who provides new perspectives that drive meaningful contributions to the team
• Proficient in Excel pivot tables, with a comprehensive understanding of financial reporting
• Willingness to travel for business as needed.

What’s In It For You?

• This is a unique opportunity to support our client; one of the world's largest media companies. Medical benefits and 401K are available.

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Recruiter: Lisa Hughes


Estimated Min Rate: $40.00
Estimated Max Rate: $44.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.