Senior Manager, Retail Development

• Develops retail strategies to maximize the placement of franchises within all licensed categories
• Engages and develops compelling brand pitch materials and presentations
• Leads retail marketing/media campaign coordination for cross category program support
• Collaborates with CP category leads, licensees, and Franchise team to support the sale of IP
• Proactively disseminates retail updates and program opportunities to internal and external stakeholders
• Drives collaboration with commercial sales business units to coordinate cross-category brand pitch presentations
• Upholds knowledge of respective retailers’ corporate and buying level strategies to identify business opportunities
• Studies and incorporates learnings of retail trends and consumer shopping habits
• Travel required (approximately 10%)

• 5+ years of experience in Retail Development, Franchise Development, Consumer Products, or at top U.S. retail accounts
• Extensive knowledge of retail business including multiple merchandise categories across hardlines and Softlines consumer products categories
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative team player with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Demonstrates a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning

Experience in licensing a plus

• Career advancement opportunities
• Extensive training
• Excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees