VP, Product – Retail

Warner Bros. Discovery

. Shape and deliver product strategy across Buying, Merchandising, Design and Product Compliance for WBD Global Experiences .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNew York City • California • United StatesLead💰 $210,000 - $390,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in global retail product strategy, buying, and merchandising, with a strong focus on driving revenue and margin through analytics and guest insights. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure product compliance while maintaining brand integrity and guest experience.

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Global Retail Product StrategyBuying And Merchandising LeadershipProduct Compliance And Safety StandardsTeam Leadership Across Multidisciplinary TeamsCommercial Acumen In IP-Led Retail

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Hard Skills

Merchandise PlanningDemand ForecastingSKU ProductivityProduct DevelopmentRevenue Growth StrategiesInventory EfficiencyChannel-Specific Product StrategiesData AnalyticsCost DisciplineQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipInfluential CommunicationStrategic Decision-MakingCreative StorytellingGuest Experience Focus

Industry Keywords

EntertainmentMediaThemed AttractionsLicensed Consumer ProductsGlobal OperationsSustainabilityResponsible SourcingFranchise AlignmentE-commerceRetail Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and deliver product strategy across Buying, Merchandising, Design and Product Compliance for WBD Global Experiences
Lead the end-to-end retail product ecosystem across studio tours, flagship stores, pop-ups, e-commerce and Location Based Entertainment
Translate Warner Bros. Discovery franchises and IP into commercially successful, brand-authentic consumer products
Lead buying, merchandising and assortment strategy across standalone retail, e-commerce and exit retail
Craft channel-specific product strategies based on guest mindsets, dwell times, price sensitivity and conversion dynamics
Define frameworks for exclusive, limited-edition and venue-specific product creation
Partner with Design to deliver custom-built product ranges
Establish global assortment architectures and geo-specific ranges
Lead merchandise planning, demand forecasting, open-to-buy and SKU productivity
Drive revenue, margin, sell-through and inventory efficiency using analytics and guest insight
Oversee global design and product development teams
Balance creative excellence, speed-to-market, cost discipline, quality and scalability
Define product compliance, safety, testing and ethical sourcing policies and processes
Partner with Legal, EHS, Supply Chain and third-party testing bodies to mitigate risk
Build, inspire and lead teams across Buying, Merchandising, Design and Compliance, including Director and Senior Director direct reports
Partner with Franchise, Licensing, Marketing, Retail Operations and external licensees
Collaborate across the Retail leadership team
Deliver growth in retail revenue, margin and inventory efficiency, guest satisfaction, conversion, product attachment, compliance and franchise alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive, senior leadership experience in global retail product, buying, or merchandising, including major High Street, multi-sited operations
Proven executive oversight of Buying, Merchandising, Design and Product Compliance at scale
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving profitable, IP-led retail businesses
Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams across North America, EMEA & APAC
Deep understanding of global product safety, testing, regulatory standards and quality assurance
Experience within entertainment, media, themed attractions, or licensed consumer products
Familiarity with owned retail, licensed, JV and third-party operating models
Experience aligning product strategies to content calendars, franchise launches, and major brand moments
Demonstrated leadership in sustainability and responsible sourcing
Strategic, commercially driven and decisive
Deep respect for creative storytelling, brand integrity and guest experience
Comfortable operating in complex, matrixed global organizations
Collaborative, influential, and confident at executive and board level
Passionate about fan engagement and immersive branded experiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses
Short- and long-term incentives
Program-specific awards
Health insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Sick time
Vacation
Hybrid work model combining remote and in-office work