Brand Manager

Bioworld Merchandising

Irving, TX

Full Time

Senior

12 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Bioworld Merchandising is a leading design and distribution company of licensed and private label apparel, headwear & accessories to all retail channels. We collaborate with some of the most widely recognized brand and retail partners in the world. Our goal is to translate the brand story into innovative and distinctive products, combining creative product design with merchandising expertise. We believe in diversity of ideas, full market immersion, and providing comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and 401(k). The Brand Manager role involves providing leadership on internal and external communications, managing multiple brands, and ensuring the delivery of saleable product lines to national retailers.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and lead meetings: create agendas, compile placement reports, analyze business and forecasting, identify team members requirements, etc.
Identify and research new opportunities to pursue and make acquisition recommendations to Licensing VP or Director.
Build strong partnerships and provide high level of customer service to clients by responding to needs within 24 hours.
Lead Creative Kick Off Meetings by directing design and product development teams on the brand vision to ensure an approved product line gets to the sales team in a timely manner.
Educate the sales teams on the brands and collaborate with them to ensure that Bioworld Sales Presentations are aligned with our contracts and approval process.
Manage key release dates, assets delivery and approvals for each client.
Work closely with PD team daily to ensure they are up to speed on all client and brand requirements, new directives, challenges, etc.
Drive brand revenue with Sales Team: present new brands/brand updates in weekly meetings, identify retail opportunities, track via placement reports.
Analyze weekly sell-thrus, conduct quarterly business reviews to determine missed opportunities, shortfalls, and rights that are in jeopardy.
Identify obstacles to the Director of Licensing that are preventing sales and ensure contractual licensing process is adhered to for all stages of submission.
Support internal communication by partnering with the PD team and responding promptly to emails, phone calls, and questions.

Requirements

Multi-tasker that is deadline oriented, with the ability to prioritize with a high sense of urgency.
Ability to lead and be a positive team player.
5+ years' experience in License Consumer Products or similar field.
Bachelor's degree highly preferred.
Must be a problem solver with the ability to identify solutions and create new processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a quick study.
Ability to build relationships with internal and external partners at all levels.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ability to learn new computer systems quickly.

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree highly preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (highly preferred)
5+ years' experience in License Consumer Products or similar field

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life, Disability, FSA & Supplemental Benefits
Sixteen (16) Paid Time Off (PTO) days, accrued per pay period
401(k) after 90 days of employment

Working at Bioworld Merchandising

Our creative culture emphasizes innovation through diversity of ideas, full immersion in retail markets and contemporary culture, and a collaborative environment that values creative product design paired with merchandising expertise.

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