Category Manager (Contract - 6 months) - Entertainment Consumer Products

CompanyHandle Recruitment

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/21/2026

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Occupation Type

Managers and directors in the creative industries

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£44,900 (£23.03 per hour)

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Description

Calling all immediately available Category Managers with experience in TV/Film Consumer Products/Licensing. Fab new immediately available opportunity to support this globally renowned enterainment studio for a 6 month contract to start asap. Previous commercial experience within entertainment consumer products is essential. Working across product lines within apparel and lifestyle your day to day will include the following:

Lead business development & management across both categories for the UK
Identify & maximise business growth opportunities, fill regional gaps across the category considering age, segment, market, channel and franchise
Lead contract negotiations with licensees, analyse forecasts & business plans
Licensee account management to ensure contract deliverables are met throughout the term
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, competitors, business opportunities, threats and dynamics for category and key licensees
Attendance and presentation participation in licensee/partner & retail presentations
Fiscal responsibility to include quarterly revenue forecasting & annual budget planning

Gather and analyse business performance across category by licensee and retailer

Develop and execute growth objectives and strategies

Support brand marketing initiatives and develop and execute category plans

Develop and nurture strong relationships with key buyers across UK apparel retail

Maintain knowledge of key seasonality and buying cycles of retailers ensuring opportunities are maximised

Manage a portfolio of licensees to grow the Fashion & Living business. Critically evaluate the licensee base to ensure we have the right number of partners and best in category overall

Required Skills/Experience

Strong understanding of brand and property positioning, retail business development, retail distribution and the retail environment
Comprehensive knowledge of licensee's production and creative capabilities/limitations
Strategic and creative thinker
Flexible/ability to adjust to changing business environment
Strong merchant skills with an eye for trend
Relationship & Brand builder
Excellent communication & presentation skills

Strong sales and negotiation skills

A brand builder and commercial thinker

Consistency in achieving or exceeding sales targets and delivering growth

Please note this 6 month contact will be based on-site in Central London 4 days per week with Friday's working from home. If you have made it this far and all of the above sounds like a strong match for you then hit that apply button now for immediate consideration! :)

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.