Consumer Products Coordinator - Retail Dev
About The Position
The Opportunity: We are seeking a Retail Development Coordinator to join our Consumer Products Retail Development team at our global headquarters in El Segundo, California. This role reports to the Manager/Senior Manager of Retail Development (US) and provides support across the broader Retail Development team. We operate in a fast-paced, data-driven, and creative environment and are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting and can effectively manage multiple priorities. What Your Impact Will Be: Provide dedicated support to the Walmart Retail Development Lead, including coordinating cross-category pallet programs, developing category and buyer pitch materials, maintaining buyer contact lists, and creating visual placement reports for Consumer Products/licensed brands Assist in managing and uploading products for the Mattel Merch on Demand (AMOD) program on Amazon Support the successful sell-in of cross-category programs to drive growth of the Consumer Products business at retail Maintain and update retail placement reporting, including consolidating online product IDs across key retail accounts to support brand page accuracy Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Franchise/Brand Marketing, Licensing, Retail Marketing, and Commercial teams across North America to support demand creation initiatives Consolidate and share key category insights (e.g., VLAGGs) with buyers to support retail placement of licensed products Develop customized pitch presentations for new retail program opportunities using global franchise materials Partner with the Consumer Products team to compile and analyze retail sales data, including best-seller reporting Coordinate and execute internal and external meetings and events, including Licensing Summits, retailer meetings, and industry trade shows Prepare and deliver product and brand presentations, including assembling sell sheets and maintaining accurate buyer contact information Lead and support special projects for the Retail Development team as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Marketing, Entertainment, Merchandising, Business, or a related field preferred
- Ability to multitask and demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn while supporting day-to-day operations, including retail sell-in reporting, data entry, AMOD product listing uploads, and Retail Development activities
- Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Solid planning and analytical capabilities
- Action-oriented, motivated professional with strong business acumen
- Excellent presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and presentation development
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams
Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated support to the Walmart Retail Development Lead, including coordinating cross-category pallet programs, developing category and buyer pitch materials, maintaining buyer contact lists, and creating visual placement reports for Consumer Products/licensed brands
- Assist in managing and uploading products for the Mattel Merch on Demand (AMOD) program on Amazon
- Support the successful sell-in of cross-category programs to drive growth of the Consumer Products business at retail
- Maintain and update retail placement reporting, including consolidating online product IDs across key retail accounts to support brand page accuracy
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Franchise/Brand Marketing, Licensing, Retail Marketing, and Commercial teams across North America to support demand creation initiatives
- Consolidate and share key category insights (e.g., VLAGGs) with buyers to support retail placement of licensed products
- Develop customized pitch presentations for new retail program opportunities using global franchise materials
- Partner with the Consumer Products team to compile and analyze retail sales data, including best-seller reporting
- Coordinate and execute internal and external meetings and events, including Licensing Summits, retailer meetings, and industry trade shows
- Prepare and deliver product and brand presentations, including assembling sell sheets and maintaining accurate buyer contact information
- Lead and support special projects for the Retail Development team as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
