Company DescriptionWe create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Universal Products & Experiences Overview: Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of *** Universal's iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company's extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, *** and *** Universal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E's three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Parks & Resorts, part of *** Universal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. ***
Universal Products & Experiences is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague.
It is the policy of *** Universal and *** Universal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Description Summary: The Coordinator, Category management will be responsible for assisting in the cultivation of new licensing partnerships while also overseeing the day-to-day management of existing licensees. We are seeking a goal oriented and driven individual who is keen to learn and develop their existing skill set as they work to become an experienced sales professional.
Responsibilities include: - Conduct sales research and generate leads for prospective global, international and/or regional partners across various industries
- Responsible for the day-to-day relationship and proactive management of existing and potential licensees
- Build franchise deep dive, business review decks and licensee contract summaries
- Facilitate & occasionally lead pitch presentations of brands to licensees (Via Microsoft TEAMS, Zoom or in-person)
- Attend toy partner's Spring & Fall previews, as well as toy fairs & provide business recaps & recommendations
- Manage Marketing submissions from licensees.
- Align with internal departments such as Marketing, Post-Production, Music, and Legal for assets (i.e. film footage, stills, spins, 3D Maya files, etc.) and contracts for licensees
- Secure and facilitate meetings with executives on a global basis
- Deliver assets and information to existing and prospective partners
- Input deal memo's into internal contract management and CRM systems
- Create and maintain all product presentation for each licensee per season
- Research toys for upcoming brands, and archive all Toy and Hardline contractual samples for the Legal and Trademark department
- Provide input in quarterly forecasting, modeling and analysis
- Maintain domestic licensee partnership lists and retail listings for Category and Retail teams on each brand
Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements: - 1-3 years' experience in a highly visible sales function within one of the following industries - Entertainment, Licensing, Consumer Products, Food, Health & Beauty. Will consider new graduates with related internships.
- Driven and goal oriented - ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
- Able to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work with remote teams across multiple time-zones
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Additional Requirements: - Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $45,760 - $58,240 annually
Additional Information *** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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