Associate Category Manager **Employment Type:** Contract/Temp **Date Posted:** 3/6/2025 **Location:** Burbank, CA **Pay Range:** $30.00 - $40.00 per **Job Number:** JO-2503-2616 **Primary Function** Serve as the primary point of contact for apparel licensees, delivering exceptional day-to-day communication and support. Assist the Category Managers in various responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability. Must have 2-4 years of licensing-specific experience, preferably in the apparel industry. Location: Burbank, CA 91504 Commute in office two days per week six-month contract **Duties & Responsibilities** + Lead communication with licensees on retail, marketing, financial, and product 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 client as a brand ambassador, fostering strong relationships with partners and ensuring alignment with brand values. + Support licensee marketing initiatives for key collection launches, partnering closely with Brand, PR, Social and Marketing teams + Assist in drafting and submitting contracts, customs and shipping letters and follow through on status. + Stay updated on the latest developments in the retailer landscape and industry trends, identifying opportunities for growth and potential new partnerships. **Skills & Qualifications** + Demonstrated understanding of brand/category positioning, retailer landscape, business development, and retailer distribution. + Results oriented, ambitious and hardworking drive while showcasing your desire to grow within the consumer products industry. + Strong base of presentation skills paired with creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm, and passion. + 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. **Education & Experience** + Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Marketing, Business or related field—required. + Minimum 3 years of experience in category management, knowledge of licensing business or directly related field. **To Apply** Use the link at the bottom of this page to apply. Make sure you are using the latest version of your browser. **Diversity Inclusion & Customer Service Statement** TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. **Global HQ** 6402 Arlington Blvd, Suite 1020 Falls Church, VA 22042