At Hasbro, our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We’re looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come.

As the Category Associate Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Global Toy and Games Licensing Team. Reporting directly to the Senior Category Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring seamless communication with our licensees, supporting various team initiatives, and acting as a brand ambassador for Hasbro across all partnerships and activations.

Join us in our mission to bring joy and excitement to millions of families worldwide through our innovative products and partnerships. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

A day in the life as a Associate Category Manager, Global Licensing: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for licensees, delivering exceptional day-to-day communication and support.
• Assist the Global Licensing Team in various responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Lead communication with licensees on marketing, financial, and insights requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Provide support to the team on retail planning, presentations, and category insights research to drive strategic decision-making.
• Represent Hasbro as a brand ambassador, fostering strong relationships with partners and ensuring alignment with brand values.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in the retailer landscape and industry trends, identifying opportunities for growth and partnership.
• Represent the Global Licensing team in interactions with Hasbro's Global Brand & US Sales and Marketing teams. Serving as a proactive advocate for the Licensing Team's initiatives within the broader Hasbro organization

What you'll bring: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in category management, knowledge of licensing business or directly related field.
• Minimum 2 years of category management experience, demonstrating the ability to lead and inspire towards success.

• Demonstrated understanding of brand/category positioning, retailer landscape, business development, and retailer distribution.

• Proven ability to react to change and operate with urgency in a fast-paced environment.

• Track record of successfully pursuing business opportunities and closing deals.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail

• Self-starter with a proactive and dependable work ethic.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and MAC specific programs such as KeyNote.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the U.S. salary range for this role is: 66,150 - 122,850 . Starting salaries will vary within the stated range based on various factors including but not limited to geographic location, experience, skill set, knowledge, education, performance, market demands and budgetary considerations. The range listed is just one component of Hasbro’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Hasbro provides a variety of benefits to employees.  Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Team Hasbro Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Toy Discounts and more! 

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