Brand Manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead meetings: create agendas, compile placement reports, analyze business and forecasting, identify team members requirements, etc.
• Identify and research new opportunities to pursue and make acquisition recommendations to Licensing VP, Director
• Build strong partnerships and provide high level of customer service to clients by responding to needs within 24 hours
• Lead Creative Kick Off Meetings by directing design and product development teams on the brand vision to ensure an approved product line gets to the sales team in a timely manner
• Educate the sales teams on the brands and collaborate with them to ensure that Bioworld’s Sales Presentations are aligned with our contracts and approval process
• Partner with Director of Licensing Operations to manage the BIG BIO Computer with the Marketing Team to keep the up to date information on the brands managed
• Consistently research and provide updates weekly
• Work closely with PD team on a daily basis to ensure they are up to speed on all client and brand requirements, new directives, challenges, etc.
• Drive brand revenue with Sales Team: present new brands/brand updates in weekly meetings, identify retail opportunities, category opportunities, track via placement reports
• Analyze weekly sell thro, conduct quarterly business reviews to determine missed opportunities, shortfalls, and rights that are in jeopardy
• Work with VP, Director on a business plan
• Identify any obstacles to the Director of Licensing that are preventing sales immediately i.e.; slow or lack of approvals
• Contractual Licensing process must be adhered to and completed for all 4 major stages of submission: Line Sheet, Concept/Art Strike off/Preproduction & Contractual
• Be in the know and partner with PD team
• Support 24 hour response time on all emails, phone calls, questions, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree highly preferred
• Multi tasker that is deadline oriented, has the ability to prioritize with a high sense of urgency
• Able to lead and be a positive team player is required for success
• Consumer Products, License Brand Management experience in apparel or accessories, pop culture knowledge or enthusiast
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to identify solutions and create new processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be a quick study
• Able to build relationships with internal and external partners at all levels
• Knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, power point and ability to learn new computer systems quickly