Senior Manager, Retail Development

Paramount

Senior Manager driving licensed merchandise retail growth for Paramount’s entertainment brands. Managing Walmart relationships, licensees, product launches, retail activations, and merchandising execution.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing retail strategies and managing relationships with key retail partners, particularly in licensed merchandise. Strong analytical skills are essential for monitoring performance and driving sales through data-driven decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail Strategy ExecutionRelationship ManagementSales Data AnalysisMerchandising StrategiesLicensed Brand Experience

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Hard Skills

Retail ManagementSales AnalysisMerchandising StandardsProduct Launch SupportMarket Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAutonomous Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Retail PartnershipsLicensed MerchandiseConsumer ProductsRetail AuditsBrand Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute retail strategies that drive sell-in of licensed merchandise across key retail partners
Manage day-to-day relationships with retailers and licensees, especially Walmart
Work with licensees to boost sales of licensed products
Execute retail strategies across assigned categories
Monitor retail performance and identify opportunities to increase sales and distribution
Partner with licensing category teams to support product launches and retail activations with licensees
Ensure brand consistency and compliance across licensed products and retail placements
Conduct store visits and retail audits to ensure merchandising standards and identify new opportunities
Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive activity
Collaborate with marketing, category, and franchise teams to support campaigns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be based in the Bentonville, AR area
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
Experience working with licensed brands or retail partnerships preferred
Working knowledge of entertainment, categories and/or retail industry a plus

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