Manager, Corporate Relations & Branded Merchandise

Warner Bros. Discovery • Burbank, CA

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About The Position

The Corporate Relations Team manages global client relations on behalf of Warner Bros. D. The team oversees VIP client hospitality programs, corporate meetings and offsites, special events, global branded merchandise, and global employee events. The Manager, Branded Merchandise is a key member of the Corporate Relations team and is responsible for overseeing the operations of the global branded merchandise program. This role develops branded product solutions for business units across Warner Bros., ensuring alignment with brand standards and organizational objectives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in a management role.
• Extremely detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt within a fast paced, evolving environment while driving tasks to completion.
• Strong ability to manage timelines and deliver under tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Confident decision making skills with the ability to prioritize in a deadline-driven setting.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Self motivated, collaborative, and able to work independently when needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform additional related duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with promotional products or branded merchandise strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global B2B branded merchandise program, developing best in class products that support Warner Bros.’s portfolio of entertainment and sports brands.
• Execute merchandise orders by ideating concepts, sourcing items, securing pricing, and selecting products through preferred vendors.
• Manage order placement, fulfillment tracking, troubleshooting, and delivery to internal clients and key stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed project tracking documents to ensure visibility and execution of all merchandise initiatives.
• Manage creative development workflows, including writing creative briefs, scheduling, budgeting, and timeline management.
• Lead multiple weekly internal and external status meetings to review project progress, updates, and production details.
• Oversee complicated shipments of products around the world, ensuring all logistical details are reviewed carefully and process is maintained to ensure delivery and accuracy
• Maintain inventory across multiple warehouses and onsite merchandise closets.
• Monitor product levels, analyze reorder trends, and recommend replenishment in coordination with the Senior Director.
• Ensure accurate organization, stocking, and documentation of all goods.
• Prepare and present merchandise options to internal clients, offering a range of solutions across multiple price points.
• Serve as a daily point of contact for external vendors and internal teams, ensuring seamless coordination, accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Process and approve invoices while ensuring correct authorization and budget coding.
• Maintain the merchandise budget tracking sheet; submit invoices and internal chargebacks as needed.
• Support annual budget planning, monitor monthly spending, and track program performance.
• Oversee the Global WB Employee Merchandise Store and WB B2B Storefront.
• Track store engagement, plan product refreshes, troubleshoot issues, and respond to user inquiries.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• an employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• paid holidays and sick time and vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed