US Tech Solutions · 5 days ago
Franchise Development Manager
El Segundo, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$65/hr - $75/hr
5+ years expUS Tech Solutions is seeking a professional and detail-oriented Senior Manager, Retail Development to support their Consumer Products organization. This role focuses on identifying and driving cross-category opportunities at Walmart and Sam’s Club, managing relationships with external partners, and collaborating with internal teams to drive growth of IP merchandise programs at retail.
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Hiring Manager
Shubham Gupta
Responsibilities
Develops retail strategies to maximize the placement of owned franchises across Walmart/Sam’s Club within all licensed categories
Engages and develops compelling brand pitch materials and presentations, including Entertainment Council presentations, while cultivating influentials relationships with key merchants
Leads retail marketing/media campaign coordination for cross category program support leveraging media agency and internal partners
Collaborates with CP category leads, licensees, and Franchise team to support the sell in of IP while assisting with the coordination of secured cross category space/pallets
Proactively disseminates retail updates and program opportunities to internal and external stakeholders
Drives collaboration with commercial sales business units to coordinate cross-category (CP and Toy) brand pitch presentations, including participation in Joint Business planning
Upholds knowledge of respective retailers’ corporate and buying level strategies to identify business opportunities, including “white space” areas, and develop solutions using owned franchises
Studies and incorporates learnings of retail trends and consumer shopping habits to stay at the forefront of industry trends
Travel required (approximately 10%)
Qualification
Required
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
Strong presentation and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail; capable of managing multiple projects and retail accounts simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Collaborative team player with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
Demonstrates a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving self
Preferred
Walmart and Sam's Club experience preferred
Experience in licensing a plus
Company
US Tech Solutions
US Tech Solutions counted among the largest yet the fastest growing staffing firm; all achieved organically.
1001-5000 employees
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