Category Manager – Food & Beverage/Health & Beauty

Job Position(s): Category Manager - Food & Beverage/Health & Beauty

 

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

Warner Bros. Discovery Consumer Products license the intellectual property rights of the WBD portfolio, including Looney Tunes, Wizarding World, Scooby Doo, Batman, Superman, Tom & Jerry and Flintstones to name but a few! Our business covers many categories spanning publishing, food, toys, apparel, housewares, accessories, personal care, domestics, gifts, stationery, promotions and interactive games.

The Category Manager will take ownership of the Food & Beverage and Health & Beauty categories, including oversight of associated promotional partnerships. This role carries full P&L responsibility and is instrumental in shaping and executing strategies to drive sustainable revenue growth within the UK market.  The position involves managing all aspects of the category, from contract negotiation and quarterly forecasting to identifying new commercial opportunities across both licensing and retail channels.

Success in this role requires a strong commercial mindset, keen attention to detail, and a passion for product and category development. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to driving innovation and growth within Warner Bros. Discovery’s Consumer Products division.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Collaborate with the Senior Category Manager to define and implement the strategic direction for each FHB sub-category within the Warner Bros. portfolio and wider retail landscape.

• Deliver best-in-class category and promotional execution, including range planning, new product development (NPD), packaging strategy, and point-of-sale (POS) activation.

• Align promotional strategies with cross-divisional initiatives and broader theatrical marketing campaigns to deliver a cohesive Warner Bros. brand presence across the UK market.

• Proactively identify new market opportunities within the FHB category; lead engagement with existing licensees and pitch to potential new partners.

• Deliver against financial objectives by meeting or exceeding revenue targets and quarterly budget commitments for assigned categories.

• Own and manage budget forecasting and reforecasting across designated categories to ensure alignment with wider commercial targets.

• Conduct regular business reviews (quarterly or as required) with key partners to evaluate performance and identify growth opportunities.

• Collaborate with internal Warner Bros. teams-including regional and global stakeholders-to maximise commercial opportunities and support high-impact strategic pitches.

• Monitor market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activity to inform category strategy and product development plans.

• Ensure all category and promotional initiatives align with brand and franchise guidelines, working closely with brand, marketing, and creative teams to maintain consistency and brand integrity

Qualifications & Experience…

• Proven experience in FMCG / Health & Beauty product management and licensing, with a strong understanding of product lifecycle, promotional planning, and go-to-market strategies within this space. 

• Experience in managing retail relationships, and maximising the commercial return of brand / product listings.

• Commercially driven with strong financial acumen, able to develop and execute strategies that deliver revenue growth and meet budget targets.

• Analytical and insight-led, with the ability to interpret market data, consumer trends, and sales performance to inform decision-making and optimise category performance.

• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills, experienced in working collaboratively with licensees, retailers, and cross-functional internal teams.

• Strong project management and organisational skills, capable of leading multiple initiatives across product development, retail execution, and promotional activity.

• Strategic, adaptable, and brand-focused, with a proactive mindset and commitment to upholding brand integrity across all commercial activities

Additional Information 

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands. 

Hybrid Working – This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.