Sr. Manager, Commercial Strategy - North America

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering\u00ae and Dungeons \u0026 Dragons\u00ae to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That\u2019s where you come in!\n\nWhat does it take to grow a globally recognized tabletop brand in a shifting retail landscape? How do you stay aligned to a franchise with a 50-year legacy while still moving fast enough to matter? \n \n\n\nWe\u2019re hiring a Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy to help answer those questions and shape the next phase of growth for Dungeons \u0026 Dragons in North America.\n\n \nThis role connects franchise priorities to how D\u0026D shows up in market. You\u0027ll own channel and account strategy across mass, specialty hobby, and eCommerce accounts \u2014 and work closely with Franchise, Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Consumer Insights to turn plans into results. \n \n\n\nWhat You\u2019ll Do: \n \n\n\n * Lead North America commercial strategy and annual planning for Dungeons \u0026 Dragons. Set annual revenue and margin targets in partnership with Sales and own the plan to hit them.\n * Spot and size the next wave of growth opportunities \u2014 whether that\u0027s an underpenetrated channel, an emerging retailer, or a distribution model worth piloting.\n * Work with Trade Marketing to define how D\u0026D shows up at retail \u2014 from fixture strategy to product positioning \u2014 to win more space and make better use of it.\n * Partner across teams to bring new products and initiatives to life in North American retail, and resolve blockers related to inventory, product transitions, and launch readiness.\n * Keep a sharp eye on performance \u2014 using scorecards, seasonal reviews, and launch retrospectives to understand what\u0027s working and move quickly on what isn\u0027t.\n\n\n\nWhat You\u2019ll Bring: \n \n\n\n * 6\u201310 years in commercial strategy, category management, or business planning, ideally within consumer products, retail, eCommerce, games, or entertainment. Hobby or specialty retail experience is highly preferred.\n * Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to make clear recommendations despite competing priorities.\n * Experience building channel strategies and account plans across assortment, pricing and promotion, merchandising, and retail calendar planning.\n * A track record of leading cross-functional work and influencing Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Franchise stakeholders.\n * Passion for games and Dungeons \u0026 Dragons is a plus! \n \n\n\n\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer\n\nWizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.\n\nWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.\n\nThe base salary range for this position is $120,500.00 to $180,700.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.\n\nOur Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:\n\n * Health \u0026 Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\n * Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation \u0026 Holidays\n * Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match\n * Life \u0026 Family Support: Paid Parental Leave\n * Giving Back: Volunteer \u0026 Employee Giving Programs\n * Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement\n * Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts \u0026 More!\n\n\n\n#Wizards\n