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| Division: | Universal Consumer Products International (Universal Partnerships & Licensing) | |
| Position: | Senior Retail Manager – Germany, Austria & Switzerland (GAS) Consumer Products | |
| Reports to: | GAS Country Director for Consumer Products | |
| Location: | Munich |
About Us
Universal Pictures were the first of the modern Hollywood studios, and over their one hundred years, they have been responsible for some of the world’s most memorable feature films. The home of ET, Jurassic Park, Despicable Me, Jason Bourne, Dracula, Bridget Jones, Mamma Mia!, The Mummy, Les Miserables, King Kong and the unstoppable Fast & Furious franchise, to name a few.
Universal Consumer Products International oversees NBCUniversal's consumer product and digital licensing for Universal Pictures, NBC Television, Focus Features and Sprout Channel. Universal Consumer Products International is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Job Overview
The Senior Retail Manager will be responsible for the development, strategic direction and management of retail programs for the Germany, Austria and Swiss (GAS) territories. The focus of the position is to maintain ongoing relationships with key retailers including buyers and marketing to maximize placement and sales of licensed products, deliver significant retail marketing, media value and promotional activity and create cohesive programs incorporating all Universal/NBCU business units that trade at retail. (Promotions, home entertainment and consumer products).
- Key Responsibilities
- Maintain ongoing buyer and marketing relationships and communication with key retailers in each territory
- Develop and execute the GAS retail strategy that achieves/supports organizational objectives including, market share, volume, revenue, placement and brand awareness
- Oversee and monitor retail financials in market including market share by retailer, overall retail sales by property and annual growth plans
- Responsible for organizing key meetings for film property presentations with retailers and collaborating with local agent, licensees, theatrical and DVD teams.
- Primary partners are VP Global Retail, local brand director, local DVD ,Global Marketing and Franchise teams
- Responsible for the retail marketing budgets of the accounts and ensuring revenue goals are met
- Ability to influence the account and tenacity to sell in programs
- Oversee execution of complex marketing programs that cross multiple business segments (toys, DVD, apparel) and marketing vehicles,( in store, online, social, media, circular, PR, events)
- Serve as marketing expert and provide innovative ideas and thought leadership on retail programs that drive objectives
- Excellent presentation skills with executive presence and leadership
- Be knowledgeable and up to date on retail and marketing activity and trends in the GAS territories
- Reports to Country Director for Consumer Products
- Position is based in Munich
- Travel is required
- Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience of retail marketing and brand licensing
- Comprehensive experience and understanding of the GAS consumer products landscape
- Professional working proficiency of German and English
- Excellent communication & presentation skills
- Team Player
- Proven track record of hitting targets and delivering growth
- Strong sales and negotiation skills
- Commercial thinker
- Proficient and building and maintaining lasting business relationships
- Personal Characteristics
- Driven, passionate and highly motivated
- A sociable personality
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