Category Manager Food, Beauty & Care, GAS & Nordics (f/m/d)

You will be responsible for providing input and executing a long-term business strategy for the Food, Beauty & Care (FBC) category in GAS & Nordics that leverages the richness of NBCUniversal’s entertainment content to build a sustainable business that achieves annual revenue targets. The role will be responsible for identifying the best license and promotion partners, negotiating agreements, driving innovative and quality product ranges, providing GAS & Nordics specific input into global deals, accurate quarterly forecasting and promoting retail sell-in of product. Key Responsibilities Develop category strategies for FBC in conjunction with the Director, Fashion & Living & FBC by identifying opportunities and fill gaps by product sub-category, age segment, market channel and franchise Curate data led targeted presentations to pitch, support or launch licensing programs Lead contract negotiations with licensees, analyse and vet business plans and ensure contract deliverables are met Drive joint business planning with key licensees and retailers; the licensee base includes regional partners based in GAS & Nordics Partner with the product development team to drive quality and champion innovation in local product development; ensure timely product approvals in line with industry needs Fiscal responsibility to include annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting Analyse business performance by licensee and retailer and develop growth objectives and strategies Integrate licensees into cross-category brand and marketing plans Collaborate with other category teams locally and regionally and UP&E stakeholders to ensure smooth processes – i.e. Legal, Finance, Global Brand Standard Develop and maintain relationships with key buyers and decision makers across GAS and Nordic retailers Regular attendance of trade shows and social industry functions where applicable