Retail Manager

Consumer Products facilitates the development of merchandise for our Paramount brands through UK retail outlets. Consumer Products license all types of products with the key areas being: Toys and Games, Books, Clothing and Accessories, Food and Promotions, Health & Beauty, Greetings, DVD and Video Games. We do not manufacture product ranges internally but work with third party companies, "licensees", who sell branded products at retail and pay a defined royalty on each item sold. Another key aspect of the Consumer Products business is liaising with all UK retailers across grocery, specialist, value and e-commerce channels to ensure they support Paramount brands by stocking licensees' product ranges. What is the role? Reporting into the Senior Retail Licensing Manager UK, the Retail Manager will be responsible for the management of major UK Retail accounts across all licensed categories including; Hardlines, Food & Beverage, Health & Beauty, Social Expressions and Publishing. Working closely with the Consumer Products Marketing and Category teams, the role will support the UK business to successfully develop and execute the retail strategy to ensure the delivery of the overall Consumer Products fiscal requirements.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships for major UK Retailers through robust insight led joint business planning and implementation
• Regularly review progress against strategic objectives for agreed Retailers and make informed recommendations for exploring new business opportunities
• Support the Senior Retail Licensing Manager in identifying and executing tactical opportunities outside of key retail accounts to maximise business revenues
• Regularly pitch franchise campaigns, corporate marketing initiatives and & specific category priorities to buying and broader senior retail teams
• Conduct regular Retailer/Buyer meetings to ensure brand growth with each Retailer
• Actively cultivate external relationships with Licensee NAMs and buying teams to align on key brand objectives, priorities and focus to ensure delivery of the retailer account plan.
• Plot trends, identify profitable areas for growth and recommend strategies for exploiting any opportunity to the UK Consumer Products team
• Work in collaboration with the Paramount Retail Analytics team to ensure timely post campaign analysis and evaluation of retail activity to inform future decision making and investment priorities
• Collaboration with other internal divisions (e.g LBE, Paramount+, Paramount Theatrical) to elevate our consumer products activations from a 'One Paramount' mindset
• Conduct seasonal store audits and present back findings and opportunities back to the wider Consumer Products division at team meetings
• Ensure the CP Retail Planning calendar and other key reporting tools are regularly updated and accurate
  
  Experience working in the UK Retail industry, managing a major customer in a commercial function is preferable
• Proven experience of building strong lasting external relationships with senior management within the retail sector
• Background within the toy, gift or CPG categories would be beneficial
• An understanding of the Amazon ecosystem would be beneficial
• Confident in creating and delivering presentations to senior management
• Strong planning and organisational with the ability to work with autonomy is essential
• Commercially minded with strong negotiating skills ideally within a sales role
• An analytical mind; able to provide insightful conclusions and recommendations based on data and market research
• Comprehensive experience of all relevant Microsoft business software, a solid grasp on new technology & the importance of Social media
• Experience developing and delivering account plan essential
• Confidence, enthusiasm, determination and a will to succeed
• Creative team player, motivated, ambitious
  
  Paramount is comprised of many of the world's most iconic consumer brands. Its portfolio includes Network 10, Channel 5, Telefe, Paramount International Studios, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Network and Pluto TV among others. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, Paramount provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents and across more than 180 countries., At Paramount, we value and celebrate difference. We want to ensure that we fully represent the make-up of UK society in our workforce as well as bringing diverse perspectives to our business. We want to make sure Diversity and Inclusion are not just buzz words; we truly want to foster an authentic inclusive environment, where all employees feel that they can bring their whole selves to work. We take responsibility of being a Disability Confident Employer seriously and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria of the role applied for. If you require any support or assistance during the interview process, please let your recruiter know
Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) 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+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, 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. 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 and is an affirmative action employer. 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.