Global Sales Category Manager - Lifestyle

Global Sales Category Manager - Lifestyle

Locations:
Bordon, GB, GU35 9GQ
;
Boulogne Billancourt, FR, 92100;
Madrid, M, ES, 28010;
Essen, NW, DE, 45145;
Vaudreuil-Dorion, Québec, CA, J7V 5V5;
San Martino in Rio (RE), RE, IT, 42018;
Helmond, NL, 5705 CL

Work Mode:
Remote

Job Title:

Studio (ST)

Contract:

Permanent

Asmodee is a global leader in board gaming, with a mission to bring people together around iconic games and extraordinary experiences. Listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm, our operational headquarters is based in France, with our 2,200 employees spread across the world in creative studios, distribution entities, and central functions. We offer one of the largest catalogs of board games in the world, including iconic titles such as CATAN®, The Settlers of Catan®, Dobble®, and Exploding Kittens®.

Our balance between internal creations and partnerships allows us to offer a portfolio of games that includes hundreds of titles, available in both physical and digital formats. As an employer of choice, we cultivate an environment based on diversity, development, and recognition, where everyone can thrive and grow. Joining us means contributing to the creation of unforgettable gaming experiences while helping to build a more sustainable world that fosters human connection.

Discover how our employees, games, and CSR initiatives shape the future of board gaming. Join us, and take your place at our gaming table!

As the global sales category manager for the "Lifestyle" category, you will be the key commercial link between our publishing studios, third-party publishers, and local offices for the "Lifestyle" category assigned to you, which could be either collectible card games (CCG) or accessories. You will be responsible for driving commercial alignment across all our international markets, contributing to the success of product launches, and ensuring the rigorous implementation of global marketing strategies.

In close collaboration with sales, marketing, publishing, operations, and supply chain teams, you will help optimize the commercial performance of both internally published and third-party product lines. This is an international role that heavily emphasizes collaboration, where you will combine your commercial acumen, sales planning, and stakeholder management skills to support sustainable business growth while ensuring products reach customers successfully in all regions.

This position is open to candidates legally authorized to work in the following countries:
United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Canada.

We value international experience; previous experience in Canada is not a requirement for this role.

• Commercial Leadership:
  Serve as the primary commercial contact between publishing studios, third-party publishers, and local offices for assigned "Lifestyle" categories.
• Market Entry Strategy:
  Collaborate with local commercial teams to develop and implement effective market entry plans, ensuring successful product launches and long-term growth for the categories.
• Commercial Performance:
  Coordinate global sales forecasts, objectives, and commercial plans while monitoring market performance, identifying opportunities, and mitigating risks.
• Operational Coordination:
  Work closely with supply chain and operations teams to ensure product availability, shipment coordination, and smooth business operations.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Build strong relationships with sales, marketing, publishing, operations teams, and external publishing partners to achieve shared commercial goals.
• Commercial Analysis:
  Regularly provide reports, market analysis, and commercial recommendations to publishing studios, third-party partners, and management.

Essential

Skills:

Sharp business sense and experience in commercial planning, forecasting, and performance management. Experience in developing and implementing multi-market commercial strategies. Strong analytical skills to interpret commercial data and market trends to support business decision-making. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Confident communicator with strong presentation…