Associate, Fashion

Consumer Products Team - Apparel Category

We are the Consumer Products team focusing on the Apparel category within Client. This is an entry level position where you will get exposure and direct impact within multiple aspects of the business (Marketing, Finance, Legal, Product Development, Sales, etc.).

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

• Assists Apparel Team in management of category initiatives, revenue plan, and execution
• Supports Apparel Team in preparation of quarterly forecasts, accruals, and annual budgets by generating forecast templates, making the initial outreach to licensees, following up on data collection, analyzing and making recommendations
• Collaborates with Apparel Team, Licensees, and Legal by creating, submitting, and tracking merchandise contracts; initiates non-disclosure agreements and import authorization or customs letters for Licensees
• Tracks product sell-in, launches, and performance
• Facilitates the process for products to be featured on social media posts and Marketing
• Keeps internal systems and stakeholders up to date with Licensee contacts and product launch timelines; work with the respective teams to update and edit event attendee lists
• Develops timely category updates and communicates information to broad internal and external audiences on behalf of the team
• Maintains sample inventory and manages internal sample requests
• Works with Product Development, Marketing, Publicity to kick off collaborations and project manage through launch
• Assists in conducting white space analysis, researching potential partners, brainstorming new business opportunities; develop skills to wholistically manage subcategories
• Leads the organization of shared files and tools on behalf of the team (Sharepoint, Airtable, Box)
• Assists and coordinates the preparation of presentation materials for external and internal presentations
• Identifies and applies competitive and industry key learnings and trends
• Additional duties as assigned.

Must Have Skills / Requirements

• Excel proficiency (2+ years)
• Communication and presentation skills (2+ years; Ability to communicate and present ideas to stakeholders.)
• Project management experience within fast-paced environment (2+ years; Managing multiple projects and deadlines.)

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

• Licensing background or exposure is a huge plus.

Soft Skills:

• Basic licensing industry knowledge with intellectual curiosity
• Ability to take direction and assist team in executing strategic and operational plan
• Basic understanding of financial forecasts and budgets
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and tactfully cross-functionally with persons on all levels, in person, in written communication, via phone, via video conference, etc.
• Strong organizational/leadership and planning skills required
• Ability to create pitch/presentations
• Ability to work in a team environment with changing priorities; possess flexibility and adaptability skills in addition to strong project management
• Exceptional time management and prioritization skills with ability to multi-task with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
• Well organized with effective and proven planning and follow-through skills
• Ability to work well under time pressure and time constraints
• Curious, self-starter, optimistic and dependable

Technology Requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in licensing, marketing, business or related field required preferred