Direct to Retail (DTR) Manager

at  Paramount

Paramount Networks International, is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, MTV LIVE HD, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central, Paramount Channel, BET and more. Paramount brands reach more than 3.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 180+ countries and territories via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages.
Tasks
Is this the role for you?
As DTR Manager you will have accountability for driving profitable business growth across key accounts, handling relationships and business performance. Supported by the Commercial Director DTR – you will evaluate and implement DTR deals with new & existing partners focused in the apparel and accessories space.
What will you be doing?
Principal Accountabilities

TEAM & CULTURE:

• Demonstrate a collaborative mind-set when working with all partners
• Champion and promote the needs of each retailer within broader Paramount CP&E organization (Regional and Global)
• Establish quarterly share-out of findings and creative work with broader organization, international and global teams.
  Requirements

What are we looking for?

• The ideal candidate will have 3+ years experience in the licensed goods, promotional, retail, manufacturing or distribution industries
• Fluency in German & English required
• Have significant international experience contributing to a complex international consumer products or recreation business
• Proven ability to navigate successfully in a fast paced, multi tasking and dynamic organization along with significant influence/negotiation skills with senior level executives
• A highly developed skill at partnering with business clients at all levels and driving innovative ways of doing business
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple priorities and assignments applying outstanding judgment, decision-making and problem solving skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to rally within a remote global team and operate with passion and enthusiasm

PRINCIPAL SKILLS:

• Insightful and persuasive salesperson, able to identify commercial opportunities and align our brands to those opportunities.
• Clear communicator both internally and externally. Both written and verbal.
• Critical decision maker, able to creatively problem solve to get to a solution fast.
• Financially literate demonstrate a clear understanding of range selections and impact on forecast and delivery of budget numbers.
• Blue-sky thinker. Able to build actionable ideas that excite and galvanize buyers/ retailers and drive revenues.
• Relationship builder. A reliable and responsive business partner. Always known to deliver what is needed on time and to the highest standard.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Communicates and Listens
• Establishes Relationships
• Influences and Negotiates

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP:

• Communicates effectively with employees
• Creates a positive and inclusive working environment
• Defines, directs and delegates work
• Develops people through feedback and coaching
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