Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

Candidates must be based in Bentonville, AR!

Overview:

The Senior Manager, Retail Development, Global Products & Experiences is in charge of executing retail strategies that drive sell-in of licensed merchandise across key retail partners. This role manages day-to-day relationships with retailers and licensees, ensures robust in-store execution, and supports the growth of the brands through compelling consumer product offerings.

Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with retail partners, especially Walmart

  • Work with licensees to boost sales of licensed products

  • Focus on important categories such as Toys, Sporting Goods, Home, Accessories, Food & Beverage, and Essentials & Beauty

• Execute retail strategies across category responsibilities

• Monitor retail performance and identify opportunities to increase sales and distribution

• Partner with licensing category teams to support product launches and retail activations in partnership with licensees

• Ensure brand consistency and compliance across all licensed products and retail placements

• Conduct store visits and retail audits to ensure merchandising standards are met and identify new opportunities

• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive activity

• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, category, franchise) to support campaigns

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be based in the Bentonville, AR area

• Bachelor’s degree

• 8+ years of experience in retail, licensing, consumer products, or business development

• Robust written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work autonomously with solid organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-up

• Deep knowledge of retail environments and merchandising strategies

• Exemplary relationship management and communication skills

• Analytical mindset with experience using sales data to drive decisions

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working with licensed brands or retail partnerships preferred

• Working knowledge of entertainment, categories and/or retail industry a plus

About Skydance
Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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