Licensing Assistant - Centric Brands : Job Details

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women's, men's and kid's apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company's future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Licensing

With a portfolio that includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands - from Calvin Klein to Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Spyder, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Timberland, and Kenneth Cole, Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, and Warner Brothers, Centric Brands provides a breadth of scope and opportunity few can match. Our Licensing team is looking for someone with the drive, experience and unstoppable enthusiasm to help us leverage the power and potential of our licensed brands.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

* Handles all license submissions from concept to licensor required production samples for Beauty group

* Maintains all updates, communications, and final approvals for all stages in PLM (product lifecycle management) system

* Handles all daily communications with licensors regarding ALL stages of submissions

* Works to ensure all applicable samples are received for all products sold-in

* Pulls all necessary information from SAP required for specific licensors (UPC codes etc.)

* Manages workload based on order of priority-sold in to retail, buyer interest etc.

* Runs weekly reports in PLM on all outstanding concepts

* Cross functional in all submittal processes

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

* Bachelor's degree.

* 0-1 years of experience

* Proficiency in Microsoft office

* Strong systems experience (PLM, SAP preferred)

* Excellent organizational, communication and analytical skills.

* Ability to multi-task

* Previous Product Development or Production experience preferred

* Previous exposure to a licensed business is preferred

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $58,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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