Sr Manager, Retail Development

Paramount; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Generous PTO

On-site & virtual events

Life at Paramount

Job summary

Paramount is seeking a Senior Manager, Retail Development, Products & Experiences to lead retail strategies that drive sell-in and sell-through of licensed merchandise with major partners like Target and Kohl's. You will manage retailer relationships, ensure in-store execution, and collaborate with marketing, licensing and franchise teams to grow brands across Toys, Home, Beauty, and more.

The role offers on-site in Minneapolis with some virtual engagement, a competitive salary and generous

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in retail, licensing, consumer products, or business development.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with Target or major retailers preferred.
• Strong merchandising understanding.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with retail partners and licensees to drive sell-in and sell-through of licensed products across key categories including Toys, Sporting Goods, Home, Accessories, Food & Beverage and Essentials & Beauty.
• Be the account and retail expert across categories.
• Contribute to overall account long term planning and strategy.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Retail licensing knowledge

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.

Overview & Responsibilities

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

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage relationships with retail partners and licensees to drive sell-in and sell-through of licensed products across key categories including Toys, Sporting Goods, Home, Accessories, Food & Beverage and Essentials & Beauty
• Be the account and retail expert across categories
• Contribute to overall account long term planning and strategy
• Execute retail strategies across category responsibilities
• Monitor retail performance and identify opportunities to increase sales and distributionPartner 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

• 8+ years of experience in retail, licensing, consumer products, or business development
• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of entertainment or categories or retail industry ideally with in-depth knowledge of Target or other major consumer products retailer
• Deep understanding of retail environments and merchandising strategies

Additional Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously with strong organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-up
• Experience working with licensed brands or retail partnerships preferred
• Top-notch relationship management and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with experience using sales data to drive decisions

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.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $110,400.00 - 130,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

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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