Brand Manager - New York (Hybrid)Marquee Brands is seeking a knowledgeable, strategic, product-loving Brand Manager to join its New York team. The Brand Manager will support the Brand Director in the management and growth of the iconic Maison BCBG brands: BCBGMAXAZRIA, BCBG, BCBG Generation and BCBG Girls.Marquee owns and manages a portfolio of established global brands across consumer products and channels from luxury goods to sports and active apparel. Marquee's team of professionals is focused on a commitment to drive organic growth through natural brand extensions, impactful marketing and direct consumer engagement. Our promise is to ensure our brands continue their storied success through relevant product, expanded retail distribution, and international growth all while continuing to be true to their founding message and origin.Duties / ResponsibilitiesBusiness ManagementRequest & analyze sales, and forecast reporting by channel and account and circulate business updates internally, for all retailers and marketplacesIn partnership with Director, share successes and opportunities across partner portfolio, with Brand Director identify opportunities to further drive business and drive results.Assist with execution of global go to market strategies.Maintain & update store distribution lists, active categories and retailer footprintTrack partner performance on Amazon: ad spend, overarching PDP execution. With Brand Director and Marketplace team, identify business opportunities and drive results.Procure and enter monthly, quarterly actuals and projections in relevant corporate filesSupport Director in chasing licensee payments as neededLead the overall business management of a subset of brand licensees with guidance from Director. Own agendas, monthly/quarterly tbases. Drive results to see strategies through.Execute market research online and in store to identify opportunities and positioning within the market. Prepare presentations accordingly.Along with Brand Director, research prospective retail opportunities and prepare pitch decks. Conduct market research and pitch decks to support Business developmentCross Functional CollaborationCollaborate and liaise with internal teams such as marketing and PR teams on needs to support brand strategy and growth (ie. line sheets, order management, samples, pricing, launch dates, sample ordering)Maintain merch inputs for the marketing team's launch calendarsContribute to weekly/monthly meetings held with marketing, creative, legal and business development.Product Development & MerchandisingBuild and maintain the time and action calendar; alerting appropriate stakeholders when timelines slipCollaborate with licensees to manage:Product approvals - own meetings, approval process and filingGo-To-Market assets such as line lists and line sheetsShowroom and sample management and organization.Trademark and Contract ManagementProvide trademark proof of usageAssist with various tasks by liaising with the legal team, and own legal team updatesOwn and maintain detailed trackers surrounding partner contracts and termsComplianceSupport Royalty Zone Process, from validating partner inputs to generating ad hoc reporting, while tracking all system updates needed (example: informing new retailers for a partner) and keeping records of new approvalsAdministrative ResponsibilitiesSchedule and own the agendas for internal bi-monthly and weekly touch bases internally - Marketing, Creative, Legal, Business DevelopmentSchedule and own the agendas for monthly/quarterly business reviews with licenseesSchedule and own the agendas for partner Design meetingsRequired Skills / AbilitiesMust be advanced in Microsoft Excel and the entire Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite and CanvaExcellent verbal and written communication skillsEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree3+ years of experience in retail merchandising and/or licensingMarquee Brands Benefits and PerksYou'll enjoy coming to work because we have a refreshing company culture that is open, entrepreneurial and fun.Competitive salary and bonus structureHealthcare Benefits including dental and visionFlexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)Short-term and Long-term disabilityParental LeaveLife insurancePet InsurancePaid VacationAction Days - two (2) fully paid "Marquee In Action" days each calendar year to dedicate your time to a charity or cause of your choice.11 Paid Holidays: In addition to Paid vacation.Salary 80,000-100,000 + target bonusThis job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.#J-18808-Ljbffr