Manager, Consumer Products

Job Description

It's an amazing time to be joining Netflix as we continue to transform entertainment globally. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

We are looking to build a Consumer Products team to help amplify fan love around key franchises by developing new channels for consumers and communities to interact with Netflix. We believe it will drive meaningful show awareness/buzz with more tangible, curated ways to interact with our most popular content and in effect, drive long term revenue. We want licensed merchandise to help promote our titles and build them into franchises so they become part of the zeitgeist for longer periods of time.

This role requires someone to take on the responsibility of creating and executing Netflix consumer products licensing and retail strategy for the EMEA region based on the Netflix originals content slate.

What will you do
• Support director in creating the retail and licensing strategy for all CP categories (excluding publishing & interactive) across EMEA, while collaborating with the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand (UCAN) CP team on global partnerships
• Develop go-to-market plans by title (consumer, trade and retail marketing) with partners that leads to strong demand for our licensed products and heavy focus on e-commerce.
• Help develop and implement a retail strategy for growth in all channels by country (including e-commerce).Manage Netflix licensing agency relationship in EMEA as the direct liaison for each of their country offices
• Take a creative approach to licensing and ensure appropriate internal stakeholders are involved in key product decision
• Own icensing of our content across all general merchandise (eg. toys, collectibles, consumables, apparel, etc) including ownership of relationship with licensees - identify partners, negotiate deals, ongoing management of the relationship including quality, distribution, sales performance etc.
• Manage and grow retailer relationships.

What we need from you
• Demonstrated, 9+ years of experience in building and owning the end-to-end licensing & retail function at a reputable brand (entertainment studio, retailer, agency).Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (preferred).
• Ability to work with; and innovate in new sales channels and business models.
• Robust knowledge of the licensing landscape with strong contacts and network across key markets within the EMEA licensing & retail landscape
• Multi language skills and global mindset. Passionate and curious about retail, licensing, design, trends and content
• International experience is a huge plus
• Extremely organized, effective communicator, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Goal oriented, flexible, driven to succeed and always up for a challenge.
• Pop culture, lifestyle experience.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwp0ek-18-222-184-162-42 in your application.