Manager, Retail Development

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The Manager, Retail Development, Products & Experiences is in charge of executing retail and e-commerce strategies that drive sell-in of licensed merchandise across key retail partners. This role manages day-to-day relationships with Amazon, Costco and additionally coordinates all Canadian retailers.

This is an onsite position at our Los Angeles office.

Manage relationships with retail partners (Primarily Canadian retailers, Amazon and Costco) and licensees to drive sell-in and sell-through of licensed products across all major product categories including Toys, Sporting Goods, Apparel, Home, Accessories, Food & Beverage and Essentials & Beauty.

Execute retail and e-commerce strategies across category responsibilities, including Amazon vendor/marketplace programs and Costco roadshow and club placements

Be the account and retail expert across categories

Contribute to overall account long term planning and strategy

Monitor online detail-page content, search performance, and in-club retail performance to 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, including digital shelf standards

Conduct virtual and in-person retail audits to ensure merchandising standards are met and identify new opportunities

Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive activity across e-commerce and club channels

Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, category, franchise) to support campaigns

5+ years of experience in retail, e-commerce, licensing, consumer products, or business development

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work individually with solid organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-up

Experience working with licensed brands or retail partnerships preferred

Deep knowledge of e-commerce and club retail environments and merchandising strategies

Exemplary relationship management and communication skills

Analytical mindset with experience using sales data to drive decisions

Working knowledge of entertainment, categories and/or retail industry ideally with in depth knowledge of Amazon, Costco or other major consumer products retailers

About Skydance
Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments:
Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

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