Senior Licensing Category Manager - France

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

For our Consumer Product team in the Paris office (Neuilly-sur-Seine) we are currently recruiting for a full-time:

Senior Licensing Category Manager – France

Is this the role for you?

The Senior Licensing Category Manager will report to the Senior Consumer Products Director France.

In this role, you will contribute to the achievement of company objectives by implementing strategic plans for Paramount brands in the French market, in alignment with agreed guidelines and priorities.

What will you be doing?

Main Responsibilities:

• Implement the overall licensing strategy for a portfolio of Paramount brands in the French market across the following categories:

  • Toys and games

  • Sports equipment

  • Consumer electronics

  • Arts and crafts

• Develop, implement, and monitor action plans across multiple levers (including product strategy, innovation, trends, and distribution channels) to support revenue growth and achieve business targets

• Manage, deploy, and optimize relationships with strategic accounts and international partners operating in France

• Develop and expand both existing and future partnerships with French companies, including leading negotiations and managing contractual agreements

• Identify, prospect, and engage key market players to unlock new business opportunities

• Manage day-to-day client relationships, collaborating closely with finance, legal, approvals, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective execution

What are we looking for?

Qualifications:

• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to lead multiple projects in parallel, from strategic planning through execution and post‑activity analysis

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience building and maintaining long-term, collaborative relationships with retailers, buyers, licensees, and distributors

• Background in a commercial role within the entertainment, licensed products or consumer products sectors. Knowledge of the toy industry is a plus.

• Commercially focused, with strong analytical skills and financial performance

• Clear and effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to operate successfully in a matrixed and international environment

• Proactive and solution-oriented, able to combine strategic thinking with strong operational delivery

• Fluency in both French and English

Candidate profile:

• Results-driven professional who demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset to support sustainable business growth

• Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills, using data and insights to inform decisions and recommendations

• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to navigate change and complexity in a dynamic business environment

• An effective and influential communicator, able to engage, collaborate with, and positively influence diverse stakeholders across regions and functions

• Brings a global, holistic perspective, balancing strategic vision with practical and timely execution

• Proactive and self-motivated, showing initiative and accountability from idea through to delivery

• Builds trusted, long-term relationships through authenticity, collaboration, and mutual respect

• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives to deliver consistent results

   

Does it sound like you? Apply now and become part of our team! 

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