Onward Search · 2 days ago
Sr Manager, Retail Development [80971]
El Segundo, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$100/hr - $110/hr
5+ years expOnward Search is seeking a professional and detail-oriented Senior Manager, Retail Development to support Consumer Products focusing on identifying and driving cross category opportunities at well-known eCommerce retailers. This role manages relationships with external merchants, licensee partners, and the Entertainment Council while collaborating with internal partners to drive growth of merchandise programs at retail.
AdvertisingHuman ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Develops retail strategies to maximize the placement of franchises within all licensed categories
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
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
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
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
Preferred
Experience working with or at Walmart or Sam's Club is highly needed and preferred
Experience in licensing a plus
Company
Onward Search
Recruitment and Staffing Services for Digital, Creative, and Marketing Professionals.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Mike Ondocin
Chief Operating Officer
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