Senior Manager, Retail Development

Paramount

Sr. Manager, Retail Development executing retail strategies for licensed merchandise.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing retail partnerships and executing strategies to enhance sales and distribution across various product categories. Strong analytical skills are essential for leveraging sales data and market trends to inform decision-making and ensure brand compliance.

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Retail ManagementLicensing StrategySales Data AnalysisRelationship ManagementMerchandising Standards

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Hard Skills

Retail Strategy ExecutionSales Data AnalysisMerchandising StrategiesMarket Trend AnalysisProduct Launch Support

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAutonomous Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Retail PartnershipsLicensed ProductsConsumer ProductsBusiness DevelopmentRetail Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage relationships with retail partners, especially Walmart
Work with licensees to boost sales of licensed products
Focus on important categories such as Toys, Sporting Goods, Home, Accessories, Food & Beverage, and Essentials & Beauty
Execute retail strategies across category responsibilities
Monitor retail performance and identify opportunities to increase sales and distribution
Partner with licensing category teams to support product launches and retail activations in partnership with licensees
Ensure brand consistency and compliance across all licensed products and retail placements
Conduct store visits and retail audits to ensure merchandising standards are met and identify new opportunities
Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive activity
Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, category, franchise) to support campaigns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
8+ years of experience in retail, licensing, consumer products, or business development
Robust written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously with solid organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-up.
Deep knowledge of retail environments and merchandising strategies
Exemplary relationship management and communication skills
Analytical mindset with experience using sales data to drive decisions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
Generous paid time off.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.