Marquee Brands
Brand Director
Marquee Brands, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Brand Manager/ Director
, Home Division
–
New York, NY
Marquee Brands is seeking a self-starter, strategic thinker whom is a highly analytical, creative thinker with both right brain and left-brain orientation. He or she will also have a strong taste level. This individual will have a demonstrated track record of accomplishment for working well in a multi-faceted environment encompassing a direct-to-consumer structure, along with cross-channel experience in wholesale, retail and marketplaces. The Senior Brand Manager/Director will join the New York Brand Management team.
Marquee Brands
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.
Here’s what you will do here
Build Good, Better Best Distribution Strategy and LRP to support business
In collaboration with Licensees, develops and implements category business plans
Establishes strong relationships and a thorough understanding of the customer and/or consumers to maximize potential
Collaborates with Licensees on assortment development, designs, development calendars and product approvals. Ensure all associate deliverables are completed on time.
Creates an annual assortment line plan by department, class, retailer in order to achieve financial targets and brand experience for our customers and visitors.
Partners with Design on product strategies and requirements to ensure customer needs are met, while remaining innovative
Leverage data and insights to analyze performance and understand trends to drive assortment and business decision making
Be the expert on the customer, the market and competition for assigned category
Be tenacious and accountable in driving business results and achieving financial plans
Develop and execute seasonal or yearly category line reviews to improve assortments, merchandising standards and omni-channel execution
Conduct effective negotiations with vendors on availability, product specs, distribution, delivery deadlines and cost geared towards maximizing the company, retail partner or directs profits and margin goals
Partners with Legal teams to understand key deal terms and ensure that material deal terms are adhered to, updated and accurately filed. Manages all license extensions with Brand Management and Legal teams.
Onboards and trains new Licensees on key brand strategies and initiatives.
Produces, with design, highly fashionable, quality goods that represent an incredible value to our retailers, customers for DTC and/or wholesale partners thorugh Style Guides
Maintain knowledge of market conditions regarding price, resources and fashion as they relate to trends and key items and react accordingly to impact sales
Analyze history and current business in order to strategically forecast future opportunities
Establish successful and collaborative cross-functional partnerships with Marketing, Creative Services, and broader Merchandising teams.
This job is for you if
Demonstrated experience working within a brand, retail and ecommerce environment
Self-starter who likes to work hard, can prioritize, multi-task and focus under pressure
Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication and time management skills
Impeccable work ethics. Must be at work on time, meet goals and deadlines and work to the best of their ability
Success in building cross-group, cross-functional relationships
Eager and Willing to add to their knowledge base and Skills
You’re going to need this to carry out this job
Bachelor’s Degree, Merchandising, Business Administration or a related field preferred; or equivalent education
A minimum of 5 years of buying, merchandising, brand management or comparable experience in a multi-channel or online retail environment, focusing primarily on home categories, with involvement in apparel and food. QVC experience a plus.
History of managing a team
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, with prior experience working with senior management
Experience with some or all of the following software solutions:
Product Information/Catalog Management System for SKUs, Products, Categories and Navigation – Shopify (preferred)
PIM – Salsify or similar platform
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Comfortable working within data-rich software platforms
Marquee Brands Benefits and Perks
You'll enjoy coming to work because we have a refreshing company culture that is open, entrepreneurial and fun.
Competitive salary, and bonus structure
Healthcare Benefits including dental and vision
Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)
Parental Leave
Life insurance
Pet Insurance
Paid Vacation
Action 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: $100,000-$130,000
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at anytime 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.
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, Home Division
–
New York, NY
Marquee Brands is seeking a self-starter, strategic thinker whom is a highly analytical, creative thinker with both right brain and left-brain orientation. He or she will also have a strong taste level. This individual will have a demonstrated track record of accomplishment for working well in a multi-faceted environment encompassing a direct-to-consumer structure, along with cross-channel experience in wholesale, retail and marketplaces. The Senior Brand Manager/Director will join the New York Brand Management team.
Marquee Brands
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.
Here’s what you will do here
Build Good, Better Best Distribution Strategy and LRP to support business
In collaboration with Licensees, develops and implements category business plans
Establishes strong relationships and a thorough understanding of the customer and/or consumers to maximize potential
Collaborates with Licensees on assortment development, designs, development calendars and product approvals. Ensure all associate deliverables are completed on time.
Creates an annual assortment line plan by department, class, retailer in order to achieve financial targets and brand experience for our customers and visitors.
Partners with Design on product strategies and requirements to ensure customer needs are met, while remaining innovative
Leverage data and insights to analyze performance and understand trends to drive assortment and business decision making
Be the expert on the customer, the market and competition for assigned category
Be tenacious and accountable in driving business results and achieving financial plans
Develop and execute seasonal or yearly category line reviews to improve assortments, merchandising standards and omni-channel execution
Conduct effective negotiations with vendors on availability, product specs, distribution, delivery deadlines and cost geared towards maximizing the company, retail partner or directs profits and margin goals
Partners with Legal teams to understand key deal terms and ensure that material deal terms are adhered to, updated and accurately filed. Manages all license extensions with Brand Management and Legal teams.
Onboards and trains new Licensees on key brand strategies and initiatives.
Produces, with design, highly fashionable, quality goods that represent an incredible value to our retailers, customers for DTC and/or wholesale partners thorugh Style Guides
Maintain knowledge of market conditions regarding price, resources and fashion as they relate to trends and key items and react accordingly to impact sales
Analyze history and current business in order to strategically forecast future opportunities
Establish successful and collaborative cross-functional partnerships with Marketing, Creative Services, and broader Merchandising teams.
This job is for you if
Demonstrated experience working within a brand, retail and ecommerce environment
Self-starter who likes to work hard, can prioritize, multi-task and focus under pressure
Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication and time management skills
Impeccable work ethics. Must be at work on time, meet goals and deadlines and work to the best of their ability
Success in building cross-group, cross-functional relationships
Eager and Willing to add to their knowledge base and Skills
You’re going to need this to carry out this job
Bachelor’s Degree, Merchandising, Business Administration or a related field preferred; or equivalent education
A minimum of 5 years of buying, merchandising, brand management or comparable experience in a multi-channel or online retail environment, focusing primarily on home categories, with involvement in apparel and food. QVC experience a plus.
History of managing a team
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, with prior experience working with senior management
Experience with some or all of the following software solutions:
Product Information/Catalog Management System for SKUs, Products, Categories and Navigation – Shopify (preferred)
PIM – Salsify or similar platform
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Comfortable working within data-rich software platforms
Marquee Brands Benefits and Perks
You'll enjoy coming to work because we have a refreshing company culture that is open, entrepreneurial and fun.
Competitive salary, and bonus structure
Healthcare Benefits including dental and vision
Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)
Parental Leave
Life insurance
Pet Insurance
Paid Vacation
Action 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: $100,000-$130,000
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at anytime 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