B2B Gaming, Entertainment, & Pop Culture Manager
Description
We are seeking a B2B Gaming, Entertainment, and Pop Culture Product Manager dedicated to driving sales growth in trending toys and gaming merchandise. This role involves driving the sourcing and sales of merchandise closely tied to the nerve of modern pop culture - including TV shows, card games, board games, anime, super heroes from DC, Marvel, Star Wars, and trending series on Netflix, Amazon Prime or Apple TV. The ideal candidate will pioneer our push into retail stores, differentiating our merchandise collection from the generic market, with a keen focus on exclusive pop culture-related items.
Requirements
1. Proven track record in B2B sales management within the toys and gaming industry, particularly with merchandise related to pop culture, card and board games, and entertainment.
2. Strong experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with brands for exclusive distribution rights.
3. Capability to develop and implement effective sales strategies and set ambitious sales targets.
4. Expertise in conducting market research to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and the competitive landscape in the pop culture merchandise sector.
5. Experience with direct sales and distribution in retail environments, excluding online or e-commerce platforms.
6. Solid understanding of licensing agreements and intellectual property rights related to entertainment and gaming industries.
Desirable
1. A passionate follower of pop culture trends, with a personal interest in collectibles, gaming, and entertainment.
2. An intuitive sense for emerging trends and viral pop culture phenomena.
3. Strong analytical skills to evaluate market potential and sales performance.
Candidate Application :
How did you hear about us? *
1. Do you have experience managing B2B sales specifically in the toys and gaming industry related to pop culture? *
2. Have you successfully established and maintained relationships with brands for exclusive merchandise distribution in the gaming and entertainment industry? *
3. Can you demonstrate a history of developing and implementing sales strategies that significantly increase B2B revenue? *
4. Are you experienced in conducting market research within the entertainment and pop culture merchandise sector? *
5. Would you consider a salary of between AED 22K to 25K? *