Overview and Responsibilities:
- Manage sell-in and sell-thru of key softlines and essentials categories at the Target account including apparel & accessories, home, seasonal, food & beverage, and essentials. Responsibilities include both in-store and target.com placement.
- Develop relationships and regularly present information to 50+ buyer and vendor contacts to ultimately grow our business in assigned categories at Target.
- Handle daily communications with Vendor and Retailer partners, including coordinating sales calls/meetings, sharing sales updates internally, and fielding requests for information.
- Manage execution of store-wide, in-department and digital merchandising programs designed to drive sell-in and sell-through.
- Create and distribute updated vendor lists and sales/brand presentations to key collaborators.
- Maintain frequent communication with internal Lines of Business/Licensing teams on their launch plans and initiatives.
- Identify and elevate white space opportunities to line of business partners.
- Work with the target sales team to build elevated sales pitches & presentations that tell the story of Paramount Consumer Products and how our brands help retail partners meet their sales goals. Collaborate closely with Retail Marketing, Franchise, and analytics teams to inform these presentations.
- Work closely with team coordinator to ensure sales data is captured accurately in assigned categories.
Basic Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in the Retail, Licensing, Entertainment, or related field with some knowledge of sales, kid’s media and/or marketing.
- Bachelor’s Degree OR applicable progressive experience in retail, marketing, creative agency, licensing, consumer products fields may be considered in lieu of education.
- Experience driving digital sales programs.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Additional Qualifications:
- Very strong written and sales/presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-up.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels.
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of entertainment, categories and/or retail industry a plus.
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Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount’s portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 – 115,000.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.
https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
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