Brand Manager, Entertainment

New York City, NY (On-site)

$85K/yr – $95K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own brand architecture and licensee ecosystem with cross-functional alignment to drive global brand growth and retail profitability.

  • Brand stewardship: define vision, position and architecture and translate into licensee playbooks across categories.
  • Partner and financial management: oversee licensing deals, forecasts, AR/royalty tracking, and tools for licensees to hit revenue targets.
  • Global collaboration: align with partners, retailers and talent teams to scale brand across markets and ensure timely delivery of assets and campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive brand performance
  • Engage, inspire and galvanize the organization around the brand vision, position and strategies so licensees are clear in bringing them to life in their areas of functional expertise.
  • Own, in collaboration with key internal partners, the vision, position, and architecture of your brands. Leverage all brand components to drive awareness, growth and financial performance.
  • Manage and coordinate brand activity across the various functions including business development, marketing, finance, legal and other functions as needed.
  • Maintain brand integrity across product lines, advertising, and all other internal and external communication as it pertains to assigned brand/pillar.
  • Work with the Creative team on asset development, partner presentation and pitches as well as branded support materials on a global basis.
  • Oversee financial reporting for all partners, including AR and royalty tracking.
  • Lead seasonal and annual forecasting to support budget achievement.
  • Manage licensee partner relations
  • Consolidate and organize key business development tools for licensees (i.e. product catalogs, marketing plans, sales forecasting).

Requirements

  • 3+ of experience in merchandising, business development, brand marketing or licensing program management.
  • Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) — required for daily communication with Spanish-speaking brand stakeholders.
  • Experience in talent management and/or brand building for talent.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or commensurate work experience.
  • Proven experience in brand management, with a strong background in merchandising, fashion licensing, and global brand strategy.
  • Possesses a strong understanding of how product licensing deals are identified and negotiated.
  • Is experienced managing licensing deals in a variety of product categories.
  • Is a great researcher who stays up-to-date on the latest trends in celebrity branding and product opportunities.
  • Has a hands-on background with forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing royalty revenue data.
  • Is an excellent communicator; verbal, written, and in the room.
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Authentic Brands Group

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Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a unified platform that integrates M&A, licensing, brand strategy and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global portfolio. It connects iconic sports, lifestyle, entertainment and media brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Authentic owns more than 50 global brands, generating approximately $32 billion in annual retail sales. These brands have a significant presence in 150 countries, with more than 29,000 freestanding stores and shop-in-shops, as well as 460,000 points of sale worldwide. Authentic’s portfolio of globally recognized brands includes Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Reebok, Champion, Nautica, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Sports Illustrated, Eddie Bauer, Aéropostale, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Quiksilver, Billabong, Sperry, Hunter and Ted Baker. Through its joint venture with Saks Global, Authentic Luxury Group (ALG), it drives growth for luxury and accessible luxury brands, including Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Hervé Léger, Vince, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF 5TH.For more information, visit authentic.com.***We have been made aware of fraudulent job offers and interview requests being sent by individuals falsely claiming to represent Authentic. These scams are often initiated via email, employment websites and social media, and may include fake interview requests, offer letters or attempts to collect personal and financial information. If you believe you've been contacted by someone impersonating an Authentic team member, please report it immediately by emailing peopleandculture@authentic.com.***

Founded in 2010
New York, New York, USA
639 employees (225 in marketing)
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