Retail Development Manager - Licensing Consumer Products

Retail Execution and Strategic Alignment The position focuses on executing retail strategies aligned with the UK Commercial plan through collaboration with retailers, licensees, and internal teams, delivering effective franchise-led customer plans for sustainable growth. Essential: Proven sales or commercial experience within a consumer products, licensing, or entertainment environment. Confident and motivated self-starter with a strong drive to execute plans effectively. Action-oriented, highly proactive with solid commercial awareness. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects within a retail environment - joining the dots and juggling expectations of stakeholders is essential. Strong presentation and storytelling skills. Excellent PowerPoint and written communication skills for pitch and presentation design and delivery. Clear, persuasive communicator with strong relationship-building capability. Positive, energetic, and collaborative team player. Ability to navigate a matrix environment and work cross-functionally. Break the Mold - Take Charge - Matrix of Leadership - Friendship is Magic - Be Legendary - Knowledge is Half the Battle LI-Hybrid