Licencing & Retail (Snr) Manager – retail & planning (Freelancer, Fixed-Term)

h3Licencing Retail (Snr) Manager - retail planning (Freelancer, Fixed-Term) /h3 pbDepartment: /b Partnerships Media /p pbEmployment Type: /b Freelance /p pbLocation: /b Zurich /p h3Description /h3 pbAs the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry. /b /p pJoin the team as a freelancer and support us on our mission. /p h3THE POSITION /h3 pbThese are your key tasks: /b /p ul liDay-to- day product x marketing management of assigned FIFA retail and eCommerce accounts. /li liContribution to the overall FIFA retail strategy providing ongoing strategic input and recommendations to drive sales and revenue, and the consumer journey. /li liAccount management of the assigned retail accounts including merchandising, product, logistics, operational matters, royalty reporting etc. /li liPlan and manage the product assortment and buy for FIFA retail channels together with retail operators to ensure best in class assortment and in working closely with licensing team. /li liIdentify the product opportunities and drive the product development with licensing managers to ensure event 365 retail and eCommerce needs are met. /li liWork with FIFA cross-functional teams to coordinate product collection releases, promotions, storytelling, marketing campaigns and consumer engagement initiatives. /li liManage , own and plan the product roll-out calendar and marketing calendar for FIFA retail channels. /li liManage specific licensing retail projects, including DTR projects as directed. /li liSupport the licensing retail team in managing FIFA licensees in relation to FIFA retail opportunities and needs. /li liWorks closely and proactively with the LR 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. /li liOversee market benchmarking and monitor unauthorised FIFA IP product retail activities. /li liSupport the team lead in any RFP process relating to retail. /li /ul h3YOUR PROFILE /h3 pbWe work hard at FIFA.br/We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative. /b /p pAnd we respect our values. Always. /p pFor all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset. /p pThe specific competencies we require for this position are: /p ul liMinimum 5 years' experience in a similar or related role /li liExperience in assortment planning or buying across DTC/retail ecommerce /li liExperience in sports, sports related or sport licensing environments /li liProject management experience is an asset /li liDemonstrable experience in retail marketing is an asset /li liUnderstanding or retail operations, logistics, innovation and technical developments is an asset /li liExtremely proficient in Word / PowerPoint /li liAdvanced Excel skills /li liExperience in working with planning tools (including project management) and systems is a plus /li liUnderstanding of ecom systems (e.g shopify, etc) is a plus /li liFluent in English: Proficiency in any other language is an asset /li liSolid knowledge of the retail and ecommerce landscape and the sports licensed business and its key players /li liExperienced working with and through systems that direct and inform work streams and stakeholder management /li liExcellent networker and communicative with a deep understanding or the need to inform and consult with colleagues and other relevant stakeholders /li liWillingness to travel when required /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr