Retail Manager

Location: London, United Kingdom

Salary: £60,000 plus London Weighting of £5,441, depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. Bonus: 15% OTE.

Company

hirify.global Studios is a global media company that produces and distributes television, audio, and digital content, including the Bluey brand.

What you will do

• Build strategic relationships with key UK retailers and develop joint plans for commercial growth and stronger brand presence.
• Develop and deliver retail marketing programmes across in-store, online, promotional, and experiential channels.
• Work with licensing agents across selected EMEA markets to provide strategic direction and identify retail growth opportunities.
• Support Amazon and other strategic retail partnerships, including high-impact trading and marketing moments.
• Collaborate with Brand, Marketing, Creative, Sales, Licensing, PR, Finance, Legal, and external partners on integrated commercial plans.

Requirements

• Experience in retail, licensing, consumer products, entertainment, or a related commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of the UK retail landscape and experience building relationships with retailers, buyers, or trading teams.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, understand performance, and translate insight into action.
• Experience developing retail, shopper, or brand marketing programmes.
• Ability to think strategically while managing the detail required to execute plans.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom is subject to employment screening checks.

Nice to have

• Experience working across multiple stakeholders, partners, or markets.
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Organisation and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in softlines, toys, home, FMCG, other consumer categories, or licensing.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time 13-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, starting in October or November 2026.
• Flexible 35-hour working week.
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy five additional days.
• Defined pension with up to 10% employer contributions, life assurance, and accident benefits.
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, and career development in a values-led environment.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted online only; CV applications are not accepted.
• Employment screening includes reference and eligibility-to-work checks, plus safeguarding and adverse media or social media checks where applicable.