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Associate Category Manager - Softlines
21st Century Fox
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY20th Century Fox Television
A 21st Century Fox company, Twentieth Century Fox Television is one of the industry's most prolific suppliers of primetime television programming and entertainment content, including this year’s broadcast sensation and NBC’s No. 1 series This is Us from Dan Fogelman; Fox’s No. 1 series, Empire, from Lee Daniels, Danny Strong and Brian Grazer; ABC’s No. 1 series and five-time Emmy Award-winning blockbuster comedy Modern Family from Steve Levitan and Christopher Lloyd; FX’s No. 1 series American Horror Story from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk; the critically acclaimed new comedy hit Speechless; The Last Man on Earth, starring Will Forte; and the longest-running primetime scripted series in the history of television, The Simpsons.
JOB DESCRIPTION
ASSOCIATE CATEGORY MANAGER
CONSUMER PRODUCTS - SOFTLINES
OBJECTIVE
: Looking for an individual that is able to connect with our brands to the fans globally. Secures, nurtures and delivers robust products and experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support the head of softlines in developing global product strategies and special projects to drive business
• Responsible for maintaining licensee forecasts, budgets and presenting findings on a on-going basis
• Gather & present quarterly softlines strategies and product lines to the head of softlines
• Support in contract negotiations with licensees to maximize revenue stream
• Encourage growth with existing roster of partners and identifying new partners to strengthen licensee base
• Works effectively with various team members across the globe to ensure a one-voice vision is delivered
• Support in global cross-functional partners to ensure product concepts translate into saleable product that hits financial targets
• Assist in coordinating efforts in day to day business activities with head of softlines
• Contributes in brainstorming initiatives with the softlines teams
• Supporting head of softlines in driving long term sustainable growth year after year
• Is able to cultivate relationships across the studio in various departments to ensure we collaborate revenue efforts and brand building.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Licensee and/or licensor experience, 2 years desired
• High level interest in Fox Consumer Products
• Basic understanding of marketing and consumer knowledge
• Strong organizational skills
• People oriented team player
• Experience working collaboratively in a fast paced environment
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Strong presentation skills
• Able to analyze data and construct recommendations to head of softlines
• Financial acumen
• Strong relationship building skills
• Able to work as an effective team member
• Has a can do attitude
• A strategic thinker who has the vision to plan and drive results and success
• Creative in outlook and problem solving and excited by innovation and new opportunities
• Able to manage change
• Must be able to collaborate, influence and persuade at all levels
• Able to work well as part of a team as well as the independence to use initiative and work autonomously
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.