Manage assigned FIFA retail and eCommerce accounts independently or under supervision
Pro-active contribution to the overall FIFA retail strategy providing ongoing strategic input and recommendations to drive sales and revenue, and the consumer journey
Account management (incl contractual T&Cs, rights and obligations) of FIFA’s retail operators
Plan and manage the product assortment and buy for FIFA retail channels together with retail operators to ensure best in class assortment
Identify the product opportunities and drive the product development with licensing managers to ensure event & 365 retail and eCommerce needs are met
Work with FIFA cross-functional teams to coordinate product collection releases, promotions, storytelling, marketing campaigns and consumer engagement initiatives
Manage and plan the product roll-out calendar and marketing calendar for FIFA retail channels
Manage specific licensing & retail projects, including DTR projects as directed
Support the licensing & retail team in managing FIFA licensees in relation to FIFA retail opportunities and needs
Works closely and proactively with the L&R controller to ensure all projects are measured and tracked to drive data-based decisions and recommendations and financial remunerations are accurately recorded, processed and invoiced
Oversee market benchmarking and monitor unauthorised FIFA IP product & retail activities

Minimum 5 years experience in a similar or related role
Experience in assortment planning or buying across DTC/retail & ecommerce
Experience in sports or fashion brands is an asset
Project management experience is an asset
Demonstrable experience in retail marketing is an asset
Bachelor or Master degree in Business, Economics, Management or other relevant degree
Fluent in English
Proficient in Word / PowerPoint
Advanced Excel skills
Experience in working with planning tools and systems is a plus
Highly organized and capable of setting priorities
Results oriented but understand the bigger picture
Solid knowledge of the retail and ecommerce landscape in addition to the sports licensed business and its key players
Highly analytical and capable of translating data into useful insights
Excellent team player
Able to work to hard deadlines
Stress resilient and able to work in a very dynamic environment
Highly skilled at ‘connecting the dots’ and solid understanding of the dependency between product, distribution and marketing
Competent and confident at building solid relationships and working cross-functionally
Comfortable working in a multi-cultural and complex stakeholder environment
Willingness to travel when required

Senior Retail Manager – Licensing & Retail

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