Manager, Retail Business Development - Entertainment

Authentic Brands Group
London
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Business Development & PartnershipsSkills: ["Relationship management","Independent decision-making","Negotiation","Attention to detail","Results orientation"]

Build and maintain retailer relationships across the EMEAI region for the Entertainment portfolio, partnering with licensing partners and Brand Management to align retail development to each brand’s strategy. Onboard new retailer partners, manage existing licensee relationships, and develop Direct-to-Retail (DTR) opportunities. Support growth across retail functions, present retailer data and analytics, and collaborate with Marketplaces, Business Development, Marketing, Finance, and Legal teams to drive expansion.

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Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group
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Manager, Retail Business Development - Entertainment

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Job Summary

Build and maintain retailer relationships across the EMEAI region for the Entertainment portfolio, partnering with licensing partners and Brand Management to align retail development to each brand’s strategy. Onboard new retailer partners, manage existing licensee relationships, and develop Direct-to-Retail (DTR) opportunities. Support growth across retail functions, present retailer data and analytics, and collaborate with Marketplaces, Business Development, Marketing, Finance, and Legal teams to drive expansion.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Development & Partnerships
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and maintain retail relationships to support wholesale licensee partners and grow the brand portfolio.
  • •Engage with retailers to develop and negotiate Direct-to-Retail (DTR) licensing opportunities and organic growth initiatives.
  • •Increase growth across relevant retail areas such as customer experience, loyalty, product, and merchandising.
  • •Partner with licensees to unlock new retail opportunities and expand distribution avenues and retail portfolio.
  • •Compile, analyze, and present retailer data, including monthly and quarterly sales performance reviews with retail analytics.

Key Requirements

  • •Experience in business development in an innovative, fast-growth organisation.
  • •Proven relationship with key retail accounts.
  • •Ability to independently work with decision-makers to close complex, significant deals.
  • •Track record managing complex negotiations with potential business partners and closing multi-year partnership agreements.
  • •High attention to detail, accuracy, and organisation, including creating client presentations and managing sales cycle protocols.
Skills:Relationship managementIndependent decision-makingNegotiationAttention to detailResults orientation
Languages:English

Company Brief

Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group is a brand management company that acquires, develops, and markets consumer and lifestyle brands across fashion, footwear, and entertainment through licensing, wholesale, and retail partnerships.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 2010
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