Responsibilities

• Create and lead strategic direction of the brands, working with internal stakeholders to map out global product and category strategies that align with the brand’s identity and values.
• Lead the global growth strategy for the vertical, accelerating licensing revenue and EBITDA through strategic brand stewardship, best-in-class partner management, innovative product development, merchandising excellence, and coordinated go-to-market execution.
• Guide marketing and creative teams to deliver a unified brand voice and communication strategy to the consumer and support initiatives.
• Identify actionable growth opportunities by leveraging market data and insight.
• Collaborate and partner with Business Development to promote our brands, strategically grow market presence with new licensees, category diversification, enhanced distribution channels and global growth initiatives.
• Partner with business development on new licensing prospects with consumer insights, marketplace analysis, brand strategy decks and pitch decks.
• Ensure whitespace opportunities are prioritized and executed against.
• Strategically drive growth across digital channels, in partnership with the internal Digital Marketplace and licensee partner teams.
• Partner with Events and Partnership activities to drive new revenue streams.
• Partner with c-suite and business development on M&A activity as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Merchandising, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or equivalent education
• 15+ years in a VP leadership role across buying, merchandising, brand management, or comparable experience in a multi-channel or online retail environment
• Track record of managing P&L performance ensuring disciplined financial management and profitability
• Experience managing a brand(s) across multiples licensees and global markets and/or strong understanding of a license model
• Prior experience with retail, licensing & wholesale business model
• Strong merchandising and product knowledge in Apparel, Footwear, Accessories, Hardgoods
• Proven ability to coach and develop talent
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinker able to identify long-term opportunities and trends
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with prior experience working with senior executives

Benefits

• You'll enjoy coming to work because we have a refreshing company culture that is open, entrepreneurial and fun.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Healthcare Benefits including dental and vision
• Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Action Days - two (2) fully paid “Marquee In Action" days each calendar year to dedicate your time to a charity or cause of your choice.