Brand Director leading brand vision and strategic direction for Stance at Marquee Brands. Overseeing financial performance, partner management, and cross-functional leadership for growth initiatives.
Responsibilities
Own Strategic Brand Direction
Drive strategic direction of the brand, working with internal stakeholders to map out global product and category strategies that align with the brand’s identity and values.
Oversee brand financial performance, including P&L responsibility, demonstrating accountability for driving business results against financial objectives.
Partner with marketing and creative teams to deliver a unified brand voice and communication strategy to the consumer.
Leverage research and consumer insights and opportunities to identify actionable growth opportunities.
Drive Profitable Brand Development and Growth
Collaborate and partner with Business Development to grow market presence with new licensees, category diversification, enhanced distribution channels and global growth initiatives.
Support and participate in new licensing prospects with consumer insights, marketplace analysis, brand strategy decks and pitch decks.
Ensure whitespace opportunities are prioritized and executed against.
Lead Partner Management
Lead relationships with key licensing partners serving as the primary liaison to ensure seamless collaboration across the business for internal and external stakeholders.
Support partners to achieve alignment with brand strategies and key initiatives.
Collaborates with licensees from product and assortment development to retail execution ensuring creative consistency, timely deliverables and brand standards are met for commercial success.
Partner with licensees to manage and maintain accurate forecasts and budgets on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
Partner with legal teams to understand key deal terms and ensure that material deal terms are adhered to, updated, accurately filed and compliance.
Oversee financial reporting and royalty tracking for all partners in coordination with Finance and AR teams.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Ensure day to day licensing activities, including contract administration, royalty tracking and overall communication across cross functional partners is effective, efficient and in alignment with strategies.
Create structured communication channels to keep all stakeholders informed, engaged and accountable.
Facilitate and drive conflict resolution within cross functional partnerships.
Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and mutual support.
Requirements
Experience managing a brand across multiples licensees and global markets
Demonstrates curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and development
Exceptional creative thinker and problem solver
Strategic thinker able to identify long-term opportunities and trends
Self-starter who likes to work hard, can prioritize, multi-task and focus under pressure
Proven ability to communicate, influence and negotiate effectively with senior level executives
Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
Project management experience, with a solid understanding of project management principles and techniques
Success in building cross-functional relationships
Eager and Willing to add to their knowledge base and skills
Bachelor’s Degree, Merchandising, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or equivalent education
6+ years of buying, merchandising, brand management, or comparable experience in a multi-channel or online retail environment
Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with prior experience working with senior management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva and knowledge of Royalty Zone
Comfortable working within data-rich software platforms
Strong product knowledge in the fashion, active & outdoor space across all product categories (Apparel, Footwear, Accessories, Hardgoods, etc.)
Prior experience with retail, licensing & wholesale partnerships
Ability to travel as needed.
Benefits
Competitive salary, and bonus structure
401k match
Healthcare Benefits including dental and vision
Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)
Short-term and Long-term disability
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.
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