Your New Role...

The Category Associate is responsible for supporting the Sr. Category Manager overseeing Costumes, Dolls, and Novelty Collectibles within the Toys team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of Two (2) years of experience with Category/Licensee Management and knowledge of the licensing and retail landscape in the Toys, Dolls, Novelty and Costumes. The candidate should have experience in building solid relationships with major brand partners, an entrepreneurial spirit, engaged in external and internal partners, and the breadth of skills required to help execute key initiatives & overall growth of Warner Bros. Discovery Consumer Products Business. This role will be accountable for day-to-day support of key licensee businesses including coordinating internal and external meetings, liaising with internal teams including Finance, Product Development, Franchise Management, and Retail Business Development in order to maximize the licensed business across Toys for Warner Bros. Discovery portfolio of brands.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Supporting Category Manager of Toy Categories including, but not limited to Dolls, Costumes & Novelty
• Assists in development and execution of long and medium term category strategies (1-2 years out)
• Assists in securing quarterly forecast and annual budget for sub-categories
• Helps to manage licensees in partnership with Creative in the Product Line Plans
• Partners with Licensee, Franchise, Creative and Retail Business Development to drive Franchise initiatives
• Coordinates business updates, internal and external formal presentations and strategy discussions
• Works across the broader Toy Category team to on various projects and cross functional needs

Qualifications & Experience...

Two or more years of experience in Licensing industry with background in Toys, ideally Dolls, Costumes and/or Novelty categories required

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

BA/BS degree in business or related field required

Preferred...

• Strong licensing acumen and relationship skills
• Proven ability to execute strategic and operational plan
• Solid negotiating skills with ability to participate in complex retail and licensee agreements
• Proven financial responsibility and accountability for category - revenue and expenses
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively cross-functionally and with senior management
• Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to create & deliver pitches, presentations; solution-selling oriented
• Strong organizational/leadership and planning skills required
• Strong and varied computer software knowledge required (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of retail landscape: key retailers, set dates, buying cycles, sell-in process, etc.
• Strong and varied computer software knowledge required (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom etc)
• Ability to work in a team environment with changing priorities; possess flexibility and adaptability skills in addition to strong project management
• Exceptional time management and prioritization skills with ability to multi-task with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
• Well organized with effective and proven planning and follow-through skills
• Self-starter, optimistic and dependable

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $47,466.00 - $88,150.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

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