Global Sales Category Manager (Lifestyle)

TL;DR

Global Sales Category Manager (Lifestyle): Acting as the commercial link between publishing studios and local offices to drive growth in the TCG and Accessories categories with an accent on go-to-market strategies and commercial alignment. Focus on coordinating global sales forecasts, optimizing product availability, and managing international stakeholder relationships to maximize category performance.

Location: Remote. Must have the legal right to work in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, or Canada.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in tabletop games, committed to bringing people together through iconic titles like CATAN and Ticket to Ride.

What you will do

• Act as the primary commercial contact between publishing studios, third-party publishers, and local offices for the Lifestyle category.
• Develop and execute global Go-to-Market plans to support successful product launches and category growth.
• Coordinate global sales forecasts and targets while monitoring market performance and mitigating risks.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure product availability and smooth commercial execution.
• Deliver regular reporting, market analysis, and commercial recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Sales, Commercial Planning, Business Development, or Category Management.
• Legal right to work in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, or Canada.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting sales data and market trends.
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills for senior-level engagement.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Economics, or equivalent commercial experience.

Nice to have

• Experience within the tabletop gaming, Trading Card Game (TCG), or entertainment industries.
• Experience working with external publishers or distribution partners.
• Additional European language skills.
• Passion for board games and collectibles.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace that champions growth, recognition, and authentic self-expression.
• Opportunity to work within a global team of over 2,200 people across various creative studios.
• Focus on sustainable development and connecting people through gaming experiences.