• Job Description

  Req#: 51483143

  Universal Products & Experiences globally drives the expansion of the company's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. Games, fashion, and toys only scratch the surface of ways we take Universal stories and characters from the screen and put them into fans' daily lives around the globe. Along with franchise brand management, Universal Brand Development's core businesses include Consumer Products and Games and Digital Platforms. We take properties such as Jurassic World/Park, Minions, Dragons, Shrek, E.T., Back to the Future, and Fast & Furious from our creative content engines like Universal Pictures, Illumination and DreamWorks Animation and partner with best-in-class category leaders to create amazing products for our fans. Universal Products & Experiences is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalproductsexperiences.com

  Universal Products & Experience is committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor each colleague's experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness. We are proud of our unique culture and live by our 3 values:

  • Being Human Matters to Us
  • Together We Can Achieve Anything
  • We Always Keep Growing

  The (Senior) Retail Marketing Manager Northern Europe will be responsible for the strategic direction, development and execution of consumer and shopper activations through short- and long-term creative retail marketing programs in close cooperation with key licensees and other third parties in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Benelux and Nordics. The position focuses on maintaining ongoing relationships with key retailers, including buyers and marketing departments, to increase placement for Universal license products, maximize sell-through and deliver significant retail marketing, media value and promotional activity. The role will report to the Retail Director, Consumer Products, Northern Europe, in our Munich or our Amsterdam office. We are looking forward to receiving full- and part-time applications.

  KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Develop retail marketing programs strategy for designated territories and selected retail accounts 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
  • Create impactful sales proposals and marketing programs across single and/or multiple product categories (toys, apparel, other) and marketing vehicles (in-store, online, social, media, print, events)
  • Maintain ongoing buyer and marketing relationships and communication with key retailers in each territory
  • Responsible for organizing portfolio presentations with retailers and collaborating with licensees and other Universal business units
  • Responsible for retail marketing budgets of the accounts and ensuring revenue goals are met
  • Be knowledgeable and up to date on current retail and marketing activities and trends in the region

  ABOUT YOU

  • Commercially curious – continuously seeking to understand the market
  • Good communicator – honest, transparent, and flexible depending on the audience; with the ability to influence stakeholders
  • Relationship builder – able to flex style, understand needs, build a strong network and work within a matrixed environment
  • Creative problem solver – universally creative and pro-actively seek solutions
  • Conscientious – consistent with clear attention to detail
  • Adaptable, agile & flexible – able to pivot quickly, adapt strategies and deal with change
  • Results driven – own the numbers, be invested and be hungry to grow the business
  • Trusted to deliver – autonomous, taking on ownership and responsibility for tasks
  • Resilient – not afraid to fall, getting back up and keep putting in the effort
  • Passionate – energetic, engaged, positive and desiring to make a difference.

  SKILLS / QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Trade Marketing and/or retail background essential and within a licensing and/or fashion environment preferred
  • Knowledge of the marketing mix including trade marketing & sales promotions, social media and digital marketing;
  • e-commerce know-how is desirable
  • Strong command of German and English; additional language skills (i.e. French or Dutch) are considered a bonus
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint

  We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we’ll do everything we can to support you
  during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process,
  speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
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