Senior Manager, Retail Development - Bentonville, AR

#We. Are. Paramount 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 Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.