Senior Manager, Retail Development - Bentonville, AR

Paramount; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Generous paid time off

On-site & virtual events

Life at Paramount

Job summary

Paramount is seeking a Senior Manager, Retail Development, Global Products & Experiences to drive sell-in of licensed merchandise across key partners. You will manage day-to-day relationships with retailers and licensees, ensuring strong in-store execution and compelling consumer product offerings.

You will analyze sales data, monitor opportunities, and collaborate with marketing, category and franchise teams to support campaigns and product launches while upholding brand standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 8+ years in retail, licensing, consumer products or business development.
• Robust written and verbal communication skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Deep knowledge of retail environments, merchandising and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with retail partners, especially Walmart and licensees.
• Execute retail strategies across categories and ensure in-store execution.
• Monitor performance, identify opportunities to increase sales and distribution.
• Collaborate with licensing teams to support launches and activations.
• Ensure brand consistency across all licensed products and placements.
• Conduct store visits and audits to maintain merchandising standards and uncover opportunities.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to inform decisions.

Skills

Retail experience

Licensing

Consumer products

Business development

Analytical mindset

Relationship management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Candidates must be based in Bentonville, AR!

Overview:

The Senior Manager, Retail Development, Global Products & Experiences is in charge of executing retail strategies that drive sell-in of licensed merchandise across key retail partners. This role manages day-to-day relationships with retailers and licensees, ensures robust in-store execution, and supports the growth of the brands through compelling consumer product offerings.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working with licensed brands or retail partnerships preferred
• Working knowledge of entertainment, categories and/or retail industry a plus

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• 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.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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