Nickelodeon UK Job Opportunity - Retail Sales Manager

According to Toy News, Nickelodeon UK is on the lookout to recruit a new Retail Sales Manager to join their team of staff:

Job Of The Week - Retail Sales Manager – Nickelodeon UK

Jobs

Position - Retail Sales Manager – Nickelodeon
Salary - TBC
Employer - Nickelodeon
Location - UK
Contact - Anna Bullock
Apply to - www.nick.co.uk/jobs
Website - [www.nick.co.uk]

Company Description

Nickelodeon UK is the number 1 commercial kids' TV network in the UK. Launched in 1993, it comprises of dedicated award-winning entertainment channels for kids aged 2-12, including Nickelodeon, Nick Toons, and the EA British Academy Children's Awards channel of the year for 2009, Nick Jr.

The Nickelodeon channels are available in over 11 million cable & satellite homes. The company has built a diverse business by putting kids first in everything it does and includes critically acclaimed and hugely popular television programming and production in the UK and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation and feature films.

Nickelodeon UK is a joint venture between MTV Networks and BSkyB

The Department

Consumer Products facilitates the development of merchandise for our Nickelodeon brands through UK retail outlets. Consumer Products license all types of products with the key areas being: Toys and Games, Books, Clothing and Accessories, Food and Promotions, Video/DVD and Video Games.

They do not manufacture product ranges internally but work with third party companies,“licensees”, who sell branded product at retail and pay a defined royalty on each item sold. Another key aspect of the Consumer Products business is liaising with all UK retailers from Tesco and Toys R Us to New Look to ensure they support Nickelodeon brands by stocking licensees’ product ranges.

The Job

Primary responsibilities include:

Overseeing the day-to-day management of retail accounts in designated class of trade and carry out strategic direction and business goals set by the Director, International Retail and the UK Vice President. (Accounts include: Argos, Toys R Us, Amazon and other Specialist retailers).

Sell in franchises, strategic product ranges, and retail solutions to assigned account base aimed at maximizing Nickelodeon and Viacom CP revenues

Analyzing weekly sales reports to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and pinpoint opportunities at assigned accounts.

Developing strong relationships with licensee sales reps to ensure regular updates on N&VCP sales [Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products sales] as well as with buyers and senior buyers in all categories at assigned retailers.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in sales, preferably with a promotions or advertising agency, retailer, or entertainment company and ideally with experience of working with Argos, Toys, and/or licensed products.

This role could only be fully maximized by a car owner/driver and extensive UK travel is an essential function of this role, accounting for 20-30% of time.

For a full Job Profile, and to apply, please visit our website www.nick.co.uk/jobs

Also, more from Toy News:

JOB OF THE WEEK: Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon's consumer products division is looking for a Retail Sales Manager.

Working at Nickelodeon, your duties will include overseeing the day-to-day management of retail accounts while working towards business goals and a strategic direction set by the director and UK VP. Accounts include the likes of Argos, Toys R Us and Amazon.

You will have to develop strong relationships with licensee sales reps as well as buyers and senior buyers in all categories.

Ideal candidates will have sales experience, preferably with a promotions or advertising agency, retailer or entertainment company. Experience working with Argos and toys or licensed products is an advantage.

You will need to be a car owner or driver, as the role involves extensive travel within the UK.

Click here for details on how to apply and to see the vacancy in full.

Also, from the official Nickelodeon UK Jobs website:

Nickelodeon UK Job Details

Nickelodeon UK Retail Sales Manager, Consumer Products

Ref Nick000112
Location London
Office Rathbone Place
Company Nickelodeon
Contracted Hours 35
Department Consumer Products
Closing Date for Applications 26 January 2012

Nickelodeon UK Job Summary

Nickelodeon is a top performing commercial kids TV network in the UK. Launched in 1993, it comprises seven dedicated award-winning entertainment channels for kids aged 2-12: Nickelodeon, NickToons, NickToons Replay, Nick Jr, Nick Jr 2, Nick Replay and Nickelodeon HD, the first HD kids channel in the Sky Kids Pack.

The Nickelodeon network now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month and is available in 12.7 million cable and satellite homes.

The company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does and includes critically acclaimed and hugely popular television programming and production in the United Kingdom and around the world, plus consumer products, online, events, recreation and feature films. Nickelodeon UK is a joint venture between MTV Networks and BSkyB.

Nickelodeon network shows include: SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Penguins of Madagascar, live action hits iCarly and Victorious as well as UK produced Summer in Transylvania and Humf.

Nickelodeon UK Department

Consumer Products facilitates the development of merchandise for our Nickelodeon brands through UK retail outlets. Consumer Products license all types of products with the key areas being: Toys and Games, Books, Clothing and Accessories, Food and Promotions, Video/DVD and Video Games.

They do not manufacture product ranges internally but work with third party companies, “licensees”, who sell branded product at retail and pay a defined royalty on each item sold. Another key aspect of the Consumer Products business is liaising with all UK retailers from Tesco and Toys R Us to New Look to ensure they support Nickelodeon brands by stocking licensees' product ranges.

Key Responsibilities

Based at our offices in Rathbone Place, and reporting into the Director of International Retail, this role’s primary responsibilities include:

Overseeing the day-to-day management of retail accounts in designated class of trade and carry out strategic direction and business goals set by the Director, International Retail and the UK Vice President. (Accounts include: Argos, Toys R Us, Amazon and other Specialist retailers).

Sell in franchises, strategic product ranges, and retail solutions to assigned account base aimed at maximizing Nickelodeon and Viacom CP revenues

Analysing weekly sales reports to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and pinpoint opportunities at assigned accounts.

Developing strong relationships with licensee sales reps to ensure regular updates on N&VCP [Nickelodeon And Viacom Consumer Products] sales as well as with buyers and senior buyers in all categories at assigned retailers.

Role-Specific Skills/Attributes

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in sales, preferably with a promotions or advertising agency, retailer, or entertainment company.

In addition the essential skills required include:

Strong written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of assigned markets and retail structure

Existing relationships in assigned accounts and a proven track record of developing and executing successful promotional opportunities

Strong organisational, analysis and project management skills are key

A considered risk taker and creative thinker

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

This role could only be fully maximised by a car owner/driver and extensive UK travel is an essential function of this role. Travel between accounts may account for 20 – 30% of time.