Associate Manager, Retail Development (UP&E)

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The Associate Manager, Retail Development will identify opportunities for Universal Pictures theatrical releases and NBC Television programs brands with a cross-category focus at Growth Channel accounts, with an emphasis on Specialty retailers. The Manager role reports into the Senior Manager, Retail Development strategizing, developing, pitching, securing, and implementing merchandise and marketing programs that deliver incremental product placement at retail.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000

Qualifications

Responsibilities include:

• Manages the overall retail relationship with Buyers with frequent communication in-person, virtually and electronically.
• Develops strategy, presents opportunities, and secures retailer alignment to implement programs that drive incremental product placement.
• Works with appropriate retail personnel at all levels (DMM’s, Buyers, Planners, etc.) to develop, plan, and effectively implement programs that drive sales and build awareness of NBCU IP.
• Responsible for the sell-in of new partnerships, as well as maintaining business on evergreen franchises, to deliver YOY growth.
• Serves as the retail expert to licensees and Universal partners; provides information, strategic direction, and collaborative partnership with the goal to drive incremental sales.
• Responsible for organizing meetings and delivering film/TV/Property presentations with retailers and collaborates with Category, Retail Marketing, Franchise, Product Development, Creative, Consumer Insights, Data Analytics, and Operations on pitch materials.
• Partners with licensees on sell-in of products at retail for all relevant NBCUniversal properties; Regularly reviews performance of existing licensees and makes recommendations based on Buyer feedback and first-hand experience.
• Proactively reviews and analyzes sales performance at all accounts. Uses sales data to inform decisions on how to strategically create more business or to pivot in a different direction to continue growth, anniversary support, and hit financial goals.
• Researches and understands business, retail, and market trends to be at the forefront of new business opportunities, new trends, and new initiatives. Proactively finds white space opportunities to present to retailers to secure incremental business.
• Manages complex and flexible business models across DTR, POD and licensee opportunities across multiple retailers. Identifies financial goals for each opportunity and uses insights to help steer specific business strategy and sell-in efforts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the needs of the team

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in Licensor/Licensee organization or comparable