Licensing Manager (Accessories)

About the role

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the following product categories for our accessories team: cold weather knits, belts, jewelry and hosiery.
• Monitor market trends, research consumer markets and competitors’ activities.
• Perform competitive brand and pricing analyses.
• Construct critical plans to ensure we hit all desired development milestones.
• Manage these plans with internal team to guarantee the brand will hit all milestones in a timely manner.
• Routinely update licensor database with product and development information.
• Track all product approvals in PLM portal.
• Work with Sales, Finance, and Planning teams to consolidate Licensor Reporting.
• Cook with visual merchandising teams to coordinate showroom updates.
• Lead communication to brand team to progress product development and update on any issues regarding shipment or sample delays.
• Work closely with internal teams including design, sales, production, and follow-up on licensor deliverables.

Requirements

• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Microsoft Office proficient: Outlook, Word, Powerpoint with an emphasis on Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc).
• Skilled in PLM.
• Great team player with a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or field.
• Knowledge of PLM systems.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.

Skills

• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• PLM Systems
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision)
• Matching 401(k)
• Summer Fridays
• Generous PTO
• Merchandise discounts
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Work environment reflecting industry leadership

Pay

Salary Range: $85,000-$90,000

Schedule

N/A