Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

• Research new product categories in terms of trends, target prices, competitive brands and key manufacturers
• Locate key contacts within key manufacturers
• Maintain spreadsheets and databases to monitor the flow of work and tracking of the business
• Compile information and data and create presentations to convey key details concisely and accurately
• Maintain filing system for contracts and other documents and reports.
• Create a time/action calendar to meet all department/division milestones dates
• Monitor key dates for retailer meetings held by our Licensees or by the department.
• Ensure timely submission of business reviews and annual business plans
• Maintain track of key calendar dates for product development, retail sales meetings, production, ex-factory and delivery
• Ensure Licensees are kept up to date with all of the most relevant information
• Provide administrative support as needed (copying, filing, forms etc.)
• Store Visits – visits to local stores to monitor licensee product presentation and adherence on a regular basis. Check on competitive brand presentations and provide a review

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be MAC, MS office suite as well as CS5 and higher proficient.
• Email and Internet savvy with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and organization skills.
• Analytical abilities.
• Ability to adjust to changing business environment.
• Excellent follow-up, self-starter, problem solver/facilitator, eager to offer ideas/solutions, know when to seek others' input.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum experience:  1-2 years’ experience in apparel or fashion-related position.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times.  

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