Senior Manager, Retail Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee relationships with retail partners, particularly Walmart.

• Collaborate with licensees to enhance sales of licensed products.

• Concentrate on key categories such as Toys, Sporting Goods, Home, Accessories, Food & Beverage, and Essentials & Beauty.

• Implement retail strategies across various category responsibilities.

• Track retail performance and pinpoint opportunities to boost sales and distribution.

• Partner with licensing category teams to facilitate product launches and retail activations in coordination with licensees.

• Ensure brand consistency and compliance across all licensed products and retail placements.

• Perform store visits and retail audits to verify that merchandising standards are upheld and to discover new opportunities.

• Evaluate sales data, market trends, and competitive activities.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams (marketing, category, franchise) to support campaigns.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Over 8 years of experience in retail, licensing, consumer products, or business development.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently with excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and follow-up.

• Extensive knowledge of retail environments and merchandising strategies.

• Outstanding relationship management and communication skills.

• Analytical mindset with experience in utilizing sales data to inform decisions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packages.

• Generous paid time off.

• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.

• Unique chances to forge meaningful connections and cultivate a vibrant community, both within and outside the workplace.