Associate Manager, Licensing

About Us 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. Licensing With a portfolio that includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands - from Calvin Klein® to Tommy Hilfiger®, Nautica®, Spyder®, Kate Spade®, Michael Kors®, Timberland®, and Kenneth Cole®, Disney®, Marvel®, Nickelodeon®, and Warner Brothers®, Centric Brands provides a breadth of scope and opportunity few can match. Our Licensing team is looking for someone with the drive, experience and unstoppable enthusiasm to help us leverage the power and potential of our licensed brands. Specific Responsibilities Would Include The Associate Manager, Licensing position is a highly collaborative role which interfaces with many facets of our accessories business such as design, sales & production. Operations & Product Development Assist in building development milestones (calendars, line plans, etc.) to ensure on-time product execution across all assigned categories Partner with internal teams to track timelines, approvals, and deliverables from concept through production Help to regularly update licensor with product and development information, including tracking all product approvals through PLM and other portals Support sample management, including coordination for e-commerce photography and internal reviews Assist with showroom organization and updating licensor’s visual merchandising teams Customers & Relationships Assist brand manager on providing clear communication to licensors regarding product development status, risks and next steps for all submissions, approvals, shipment and sample timelines Work closely with internal teams including design, sales, production, to ensure alignment and on-time deliverables Strategy & Innovation Monitor market and competitive trends to support brand and category strategy Prepare ad hoc competitive and brand analyses to inform product and assortment decisions Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have Bachelor’s Degree Superior organizational skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.) Collaborative and proactive team player with strong follow-through In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs. Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Centric Brands Inc.