Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
UP&E globally drives expansion of the company's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. Games, fashion, and toys only scratch the surface of ways we take Universal stories and characters from the screen and put them into fans' daily lives around the globe. Along with franchise brand management, UP&E's core businesses include Consumer Products and Games and Digital Platforms. We take properties such as Jurassic World, Minions, Back to the Future, and Trolls from our creative content engines like Universal Pictures, Illumination and DreamWorks Animation partner with best-in-class category leaders (e.g. Mattel, LEGO, Reebok, Target, Microsoft, etc.) to create amazing products for our fans. UP&E is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com
UP&E is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague.
At UP&E APAC, we are proud of our unique culture. We are inclusive, curious and creative; channeling a growth mindset in order to drive the commercial and develop our people. In order to achieve this culture, we live by our 3 values:
* Being Human Matters to Us
* Together We Can Achieve Anything
* We Always Keep Growing
Job Description
The Commercial Manager will be responsible for proactively supporting the Commercial Director to drive regional strategic objectives and manage key partner and retailer relationships to deliver budget and long term growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the Commercial Director to deliver the commercial and strategic objectives through proactive management of third‐party agents
* Drive strategic management of master toy partners and distributors to identify opportunities and unlock long term growth in region
* Drive additional growth across the region by identifying gaps in categories across markets
* Drive cross category retail account planning and execution in partnership with direct partners and third‐party agents
* Drive communication for CP theatrical promotional opportunities in partnership with the Global and Regional theatrical teams and third‐party agents
* Actively collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple divisions to drive commercial results in market. This includes Category, Finance, Legal, Operations, Franchise, Retail, Product Development and Design, Theme Parks, Theatrical and TV and Digital Distribution teams
* Co‐coordinate bi‐monthly market business planning and reviews with third‐party agents
* Co‐coordinate in‐market partner pitches where required
* Assist with Key Partner Summit preparation
* Assist on internal tentpoles to maximise "Symphony" marketing synergies to unlock opportunities for our partners and drive sell‐through at retail
* Sharing best practice examples with of third‐party agents to inspire product category and retail growth
* Maintaining databases, spreadsheets and tracking documents where required
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
* Proven and successful background in commercial or retail marketing experience; consumer good/licensing industry experience favourable
* Demonstrable Business Management experience
* Proven track record managing a wide variety of commercial partners and stakeholders
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage parallel workstreams, often to tight moving deadlines
* Experience in management and delivery of retail marketing campaigns
* Someone with both an eye for detail and an eye for creativity
* Self‐starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
* Proactive, can‐do attitude. Solutions focused with high attention to detail
* Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Keynote and Mac.
* Work experience across Southeast Asia and India would be highly regarded
* Willingness to travel interstate and internationally when required
Desired Characteristics
* Adaptable, agile & flexible - able to pivot quickly, adapt strategies and deal with change
* Good communicator - honest, transparent, and flexible depending on the audience
* Influential - Proven ability pitching and negotiating skills with the ability to close deals
* Passionate - energetic, engaged, positive and desiring to make a difference
* Results driven - own the numbers, be invested and be hungry to grow the business with solid analytical/financial skills
* Resilient - not afraid to fail, getting back up and keep putting in the effort
* Global & holistic thinker - understand the wider context
* Confident being self - brings full personality and interests to work
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Accessibility Statement | NBCUnicareers
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‐person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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