Manager – Retail Development

Retail Development expert and ambassador for internal and external stakeholders Responsible of maintaining and expanding the relationship between Universal and key retail accounts (buyers / marketing teams) Head of the channel & account strategy Project pitching and sales process leader Identify growth opportunities on existing accounts Develop retail media support plan for major merchandise programs and campaigns Cross category DTR process management Collaboration with the category teams (Fashion & Living and Food Beauty & Care) in connection with Product Development for product strategy alignment Partnership with Toys & Hardlines for a strategic approach with master toy licensees Support licensees on retail joint meeting presentations Internal cross functional work with Franchise Marketing to elevate the consumer experience. Storecheck reporting / Competition and best practices analysis (benchmarks) Execution / Operation of retail programs: Planning, budgeting, production and implementation of all retail activities and execution logistics Coordination and management of 3rd party agencies (design, activation, POP material) Purchase information / bookings / sell thrus and sell out analysis Overall project management Vendor management process (new vendors set up, POs, payments) POS Data analysis, reports and actionable initiatives