Perry Ellis International Looking for LICENSING MANAGER at New York, New York Full Time

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, Jantzen® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel. We are currently looking for a Licensing Manager  to join our team in New York City!

SUMMARY

Key Liaison with the Licensees on day-to-day issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial/Legal
     * Monitor adherence to contractual obligations, highlight risks/shortfalls:
     * Sales

     * Royalty
     * Advertising Spending
     * Marketing Spending
     * Off-Price Sales/Limits
     * Year-end Summaries
     * Monitor Royalty Recap and Master Royalty Reports and highlight issues/revisions to management
     * Aging Report and follow-up with all Licensees to ensure on-time payment, highlight risks
     * Audits and ensure timely resolution
     * Term Sheets for VPs review, submit to Legal and monitor status to ensure timely execution of contracts/amendments

Merchandising/Design
     * Work closely with PEI Design Teams to:
     * Ensure adherence to design/merchandising calendar
     * Ensure adherence to corporate standards on product identification, i.e.: labels, logo, trims, etc…and collect documentation/components
     * Category expert on trend and competition (positioning, pricing and product mix)
     * Monitor and analyze seasonal retail selling and develop/implement action plan
     * Review and discuss seasonal merchandising plans in conjunction with Licensee, prior to first product meeting
     * Line sheet coordination- Support OPG/PE Design Teams in ensuring documentation of product approvals
     * Highlight potential line extensions and new business opportunities
     * Set-up seasonal apparel and accessories overviews with Design
     * Key interface with Divisional Merchandising and Design Teams (apparel, jewelry, fashion accessories, footwear, etc…) for seasonal design information and brand directionRetail a minimum of 1x a quarter per categoryAssist Vice President with special projects

 Marketing/Sales
     * Track all new business opportunities, update Licensing Activity Report
     * Key interface with Divisional Marketing and Licensees
     * Set-up seasonal apparel overviews with Sales
     * Prepare and distribute brand updates
     * Initiate project requests for shoots, etc…and oversee to final approval and production
     * Ensure adherence to brand standards:

     * Logos
     * Labels
     * Collateral
     * In-Store Visuals
     * Trade Advertising
     * Fixturing
     * Retail sales plans and monthly retail sales and summarize results
     * Monitor bookings to LY and plan seasonally
     * Monitor sales to budget
     * Maintain door matrix/account list
     * Category expert on trend and competition (collateral, advertising, in-store fixturing/shops, retail space, etc…)
     * Compile information for brand kits
     * Synthesize important trade articles and highlight potential impact/opportunities
     * Initial research on potential licensing opportunities
     * Marketing communication to/from Licensees
     * Ensure timely execution of brand initiatives
     * Premium coordination
     * Facilitate sample requests for PR/Fashion office
     * Research and handle new account requests
     * Maintain category exploratory
     * Assist VP with special events/projects

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
     * 3+ years experience- Sales (retail or wholesale), Merchandising, Marketing or Brand Management
     * Market Awareness
     * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
     * College Graduate