Licensing Brand Director

• Oversee day to day management of Brand Managers, Product Managers and Product Associates including onboarding, mentoring, and feedback to foster growth and development
• Fostering trusted teamwork cross functionally, with management and with junior employees which includes communication, collaboration, empowerment, and inclusion
  

• Client Relationship Management and Strategy Development
  • Oversee onboarding of new clients and build strong relationships, understanding their needs and objectives with support from Brand Manger.
  • Responsible for ensuring brand managers adhere to strategy for clients and set quarterly goals for product pitch and growth efforts by licensees. 
  • Establish a QBR schedule for internal leadership and clients for each brand. 
• Strategy Development and Support
  • Identify challenges and proactively bring innovative solutions to the VP of Brand and Product.
  • Support the sales team and leadership in the development of overall strategy.
  • Contribute to budget planning and financial forecasting in collaboration with the sales team.
• Business Development and Reporting
  • Support new business development initiatives, including developing initial strategies and proposals
  • Attend key meetings and meet with senior licensee and client partners.
• Trade Show and Event Support
  • Support the development and execution of strategies for trade shows.
  • Attend key meetings as needed to represent our brand and strengthen relationships.
• Process Improvement and Efficiency
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements within the team.
  • Develop innovative solutions to enhance productivity and effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10+ years of experience in brand and client management
• Focus on relationship building and nurturing plus creative problem solving
• 3+ years of team management experience
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically
• Excellent presentation skills and communication skills
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Strong understanding of client and licensee relationship and processes

• Ability to develop and execute effective brand strategies
• Ability to travel within the US and Overseas.

Salary for this role $125,000-$150,000, will be determined based on the level of experience of the candidate.