kate spade new york
Overview
Director, Licensing role at kate spade new york. Licensing plays an integral role at Kate Spade New York. This is an opportunity to help lead and manage the 15+ licensed portfolio with categories including: eyewear, fragrance, watches, tech, swim, sleepwear, tabletop/kitchen, stationery/gift, table linens/kitchen textiles, bedding/bath and lighting. The Director, Global Licensing must possess core leadership competencies to meet goals and objectives annually, lead yourself, navigate the organization and manage licensing partners. The role requires excellent organizational and prioritization skills with extreme attention to detail, initiative, follow-through and problem-solving. We seek someone with strong business acumen and contract skills who is approachable, empathetic, fearless, accountable, creative, collaborative and customer focused. The principal role is to act as the day-to-day point of contact for all licensees, focusing on business strategy and results, contract management, product development, marketing and approvals with external and internal partners. Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day communications with partners. Cultivate trusted partnerships between Design, Global Merchandising, Global Marketing, Visual Merchandising and Legal to develop and implement strategies for Licensed categories to maximize sales growth and profitability, while aligning with the brand vision. Develop long-range plans for the division and by category. Continually analyze and identify opportunities to drive/grow the business in both existing and new categories. Interface with the international division to maximize new business opportunities. Support and help lead the Japan local licensing team. Research and drive business development with licensees. Partner with Legal to amend and update legal documents and work on contract renewals. Ensure clear, timely and consistent communication between all licensee partners and management. Assist in preparation of business reviews, presentations, market recaps and selling information. Develop working relationships with DTC teams; follow up on selling and request seasonal briefs. Share appropriate corporate communications with licensees and partners (new management hires, store openings, launches, etc). Sales/Distribution
Monitor monthly retail sales. Coordinate monthly financial reviews and quarterly business reviews with licensees. Research and approve new account requests and highlight additional distribution opportunities. Marketing
Key interface with corporate marketing. Prepare seasonal marketing plans in conjunction with partners, highlighting key opportunities and ensuring execution. Initiate marketing project requests with internal marketing and follow projects through final approval (packaging, showrooms, POS and in-store visuals, vendor guidelines, seasonal advertising). Product Development & Merchandising
Review and develop with licensee seasonal line plans. Collaborate with Design on seasonal trend information and color/print standards. Conduct market research on concepts, color and trends to facilitate the design process with each partner. Schedule and attend seasonal development reviews from initial concepts to final approvals for each category. Facilitate communication between internal and external design leads. Legal
Ensure proper documentation for all licensees (renewals, amendments, etc.). Act as business lead with Tapestry Legal on all contract discussions with licensees. Create term sheets and drive negotiation processes. Coordinate with Tapestry Legal teams on legal document creation and updates. Qualifications
7+ years of experience in fashion and/or home industries; Licensing experience required. People-management experience (direct reports and a team of 4). Self-starter with initiative, autonomy and strong critical thinking. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Well versed in business planning and analytics. Proficient with legal documents and negotiations. Excellent product sensibility in fashion and home categories; experience driving product assortments and partnering with Design. Proven ability to build brands based on product sensibility and an analytical, strategic mindset. Highly collaborative and optimistic nature. Willingness to work in a growth-oriented, high-standard environment and have fun. Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Workfront, InDesign. Our Competencies
Courage Creativity Customer Focus Dealing with Ambiguity Drive for Results Interpersonal Savvy Learning on the Fly People Managers Competencies
Strategic Agility Developing Direct Reports and Others Building Effective Teams Employment Details
Work Setup: HYBRID BASE PAY RANGE: $140,000.00 to $180,000.00 annually Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please see the complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits. Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and relate to the requirements of the position. We do not discriminate by age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or other legally protected characteristics. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA): Tapestry will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com.
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Director, Licensing role at kate spade new york. Licensing plays an integral role at Kate Spade New York. This is an opportunity to help lead and manage the 15+ licensed portfolio with categories including: eyewear, fragrance, watches, tech, swim, sleepwear, tabletop/kitchen, stationery/gift, table linens/kitchen textiles, bedding/bath and lighting. The Director, Global Licensing must possess core leadership competencies to meet goals and objectives annually, lead yourself, navigate the organization and manage licensing partners. The role requires excellent organizational and prioritization skills with extreme attention to detail, initiative, follow-through and problem-solving. We seek someone with strong business acumen and contract skills who is approachable, empathetic, fearless, accountable, creative, collaborative and customer focused. The principal role is to act as the day-to-day point of contact for all licensees, focusing on business strategy and results, contract management, product development, marketing and approvals with external and internal partners. Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day communications with partners. Cultivate trusted partnerships between Design, Global Merchandising, Global Marketing, Visual Merchandising and Legal to develop and implement strategies for Licensed categories to maximize sales growth and profitability, while aligning with the brand vision. Develop long-range plans for the division and by category. Continually analyze and identify opportunities to drive/grow the business in both existing and new categories. Interface with the international division to maximize new business opportunities. Support and help lead the Japan local licensing team. Research and drive business development with licensees. Partner with Legal to amend and update legal documents and work on contract renewals. Ensure clear, timely and consistent communication between all licensee partners and management. Assist in preparation of business reviews, presentations, market recaps and selling information. Develop working relationships with DTC teams; follow up on selling and request seasonal briefs. Share appropriate corporate communications with licensees and partners (new management hires, store openings, launches, etc). Sales/Distribution
Monitor monthly retail sales. Coordinate monthly financial reviews and quarterly business reviews with licensees. Research and approve new account requests and highlight additional distribution opportunities. Marketing
Key interface with corporate marketing. Prepare seasonal marketing plans in conjunction with partners, highlighting key opportunities and ensuring execution. Initiate marketing project requests with internal marketing and follow projects through final approval (packaging, showrooms, POS and in-store visuals, vendor guidelines, seasonal advertising). Product Development & Merchandising
Review and develop with licensee seasonal line plans. Collaborate with Design on seasonal trend information and color/print standards. Conduct market research on concepts, color and trends to facilitate the design process with each partner. Schedule and attend seasonal development reviews from initial concepts to final approvals for each category. Facilitate communication between internal and external design leads. Legal
Ensure proper documentation for all licensees (renewals, amendments, etc.). Act as business lead with Tapestry Legal on all contract discussions with licensees. Create term sheets and drive negotiation processes. Coordinate with Tapestry Legal teams on legal document creation and updates. Qualifications
7+ years of experience in fashion and/or home industries; Licensing experience required. People-management experience (direct reports and a team of 4). Self-starter with initiative, autonomy and strong critical thinking. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Well versed in business planning and analytics. Proficient with legal documents and negotiations. Excellent product sensibility in fashion and home categories; experience driving product assortments and partnering with Design. Proven ability to build brands based on product sensibility and an analytical, strategic mindset. Highly collaborative and optimistic nature. Willingness to work in a growth-oriented, high-standard environment and have fun. Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Workfront, InDesign. Our Competencies
Courage Creativity Customer Focus Dealing with Ambiguity Drive for Results Interpersonal Savvy Learning on the Fly People Managers Competencies
Strategic Agility Developing Direct Reports and Others Building Effective Teams Employment Details
Work Setup: HYBRID BASE PAY RANGE: $140,000.00 to $180,000.00 annually Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please see the complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits. Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and relate to the requirements of the position. We do not discriminate by age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or other legally protected characteristics. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA): Tapestry will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com.
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