Manager, Category Management (Toys/Collectibles)

TL;DR

Manager, Category Management (Toys/Collectibles): Managing licensing partnerships and driving revenue for North American toy and collectible segments with an accent on financial forecasting, contract negotiation, and partner development. Focus on aligning product line plans with brand strategies and collaborating across legal, finance, and retail teams to maximize market opportunities.

Location: Must be based in Universal City, California; hybrid role requiring 4 days per week in-office.

Compensation: $90,000 - $125,000 yearly.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in media and entertainment, creating world-class content across film, television, streaming, and theme park destinations.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day licensing partnerships for adult and kid’s collectibles.
• Negotiate licensing agreements from initial proposal through final execution.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and pitch new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with franchise and product development teams to align product strategies.
• Manage financial forecasting processes and track ongoing business performance.
• Work with North American retail sales teams to maximize consumer-level opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of category or brand management experience.
• Proficiency in reviewing and negotiating licensing contracts.
• Strong financial reporting and analysis skills, including Excel pivot tables.
• Experience with product development lifecycles and retail merchandise planning.
• Ability to travel as needed for business requirements.
• Must be able to work from the Universal City, CA office 4 days per week.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Opportunities to work with world-class entertainment brands and intellectual properties.
• Collaborative environment spanning multiple creative and business departments.
• Commitment to equitable and inclusive hiring practices.