Strategic Retail Manager

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Retail Manager to join our team at ENGINEERINGUK. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to take on a challenging role and contribute to the success of our Consumer Products business.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing major UK retail accounts across all licensed categories, including Hardlines, Food & Beverage, Health & Beauty, Social Expressions, and Publishing. They will work closely with our Consumer Products Marketing and Category teams to develop and execute a retail strategy that drives business growth and revenue.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with major UK retailers through robust insight-led joint business planning and implementation.
  • Support the Senior Retail Licensing Manager in identifying and executing tactical opportunities outside of key retail accounts to maximise business revenues.
  • Pitch franchise campaigns, corporate marketing initiatives, and specific category priorities to buying and broader senior retail teams.
  • Conduct regular retailer/buyer meetings to ensure brand growth with each retailer.
  • Cultivate external relationships with Licensee NAMs and buying teams to align on key brand objectives, priorities, and focus to ensure delivery of the retailer account plan.
  • Work collaboratively with the Paramount Retail Analytics team to ensure timely post-campaign analysis and evaluation of retail activity to inform future decision-making and investment priorities.
  • Conduct seasonal store audits and present findings and opportunities back to the wider Consumer Products division at team meetings.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Experience working in the UK retail industry, managing a major customer in a commercial function (preferable).
  • Proven experience of building strong lasting external relationships with senior management within the retail sector.
  • Confidence in creating and delivering presentations to senior management.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously.
  • Commercially-minded with strong negotiating skills ideally within a sales role.
  • Comprehensive experience of all relevant Microsoft business software, a solid grasp of new technology, and the importance of social media.
  • Experience developing and delivering account plans is essential.
  • Creative team player, motivated, ambitious.
What We Offer

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer a competitive salary of £45,000-65,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career development and growth.



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