Hiring: Manager, Retail Development Company: Sony Location: New York, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:21:30 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : REST, SCA About the job Experience: •7+ years of experience in Licensing and/or Retail Development working with Character or Entertainment IP in a retail environment Required Skills: •This position will be on a Hybrid schedule with 2 days per week in the NYC office. •Architect and implement consumer product strategies across Specialty, Off-Price, and Craft channels to drive category growth, strengthen retail opportunities and create meaningful consumer touchpoints. •Create and implement comprehensive Specialty, Off-Price and Craft retail strategies that maximize growth opportunities and elevate the Peanuts brand within these channels. •Build, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with key buyers and senior-level retail executives in above channels. •Conduct regular store visits and prepare competitive analysis reports to evaluate the retail landscape and support strategic positioning against competitors. •Represent the brand at industry trade shows, retailer meetings, and relevant networking or social functions, as applicable. •Honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above. •7+ years of experience in Licensing and/or Retail Development working with Character or Entertainment IP in a retail environment Qualifications: •Partner with North America Category Managers and licensees to align retail strategies, develop compelling pitches, and deliver effective retailer presentations. •Monitor licensee retail distribution, promotional activity, and sales results; provide analysis and insights to inform business decisions. •Identify whitespace product categories and new product opportunities through research, retail landscape analysis, and licensee performance insights. •Bachelor’s degree in a related field Compensation: •$85,000 - $100,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!