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Sr. Manager, Consumer Products

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Activision Blizzard King Consumer Products is looking for a Senior Manger to support global licensing initiatives with a focus on Fashion and Gaming programs. The ideal candidate will develop strategic direction to align with the Franchise team goals and financial targets. This position will manage relationships, new business development to drive revenue, work with brand/marketing teams to support licensees/retailers and collaborate with sponsorship teams on co-marketing programs.

This role will work alongside the Director, Consumer products and will lead the execution of the brand licensing strategy with partners to ensure alignment with Activision Blizzard King.

Responsibilities

Strategy/Sales

• Develop strategic growth across Fashion and Gaming
• Work with partners to develop product strategies to foster long-term partnerships
• Collaborate with Partnership/Sponsorship counterparts to establish objectives and priorities to achieve co-branded opportunities and revenue targets in endemic categories

Licensing

• Identify and secure new licensing partners; including contract negotiations
• Manage day-to-day relationship with Licensors including product planning, problem solving, approvals, marketing, and financial report
• Provide business vision and set strategic direction for all product line lists to align with franchise beats
• Communicate with satellite ABK offices to ensure global representation and support for local merchandise needs.
• Ensure cohesive support for licensed products by working closely with various internal departments such as: marketing, legal, creative development, quality assurance, production, public relations, web, and creative services.

Finance

• Contribute to AOP planning for short- and long-term department goals
• Forecast planning with licensees and partners to ensure achievement of financial targets
• Develop and present quarterly operating plans, revenue forecasts and business insights
• Quarterly forecasting, review and approve quarterly royalty statements and monitor partner payment compliance

Pluses

• Maintain deep knowledge of the market and general competitive environment, including trends, key drivers in product advancements, and retail landscape
• Handle other duties and special projects as assigned
• Experience in the game industry
• International business experience

Requirements

• 7-9 + years of licensing/product-management experience preferably in video games
• Ability to work and thrive in a globally oriented environment
• Ability to work well in a team environment with various internal organizations (such as creative development, marketing, legal, royalty accounting, and international Blizzard teams)
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Intelligence, confidence, discretion, humility, and intellectual curiosity
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

COVID-19 Hiring Update

This role is anticipated to be assigned to work fully on-site at an Activision Blizzard office.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.”

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .