Licensing Assistant

Location: London, UK

Salary: GBP 20,000.00 – GBP 25,000.00 Per Annum

Job Level: Junior

Industry: Apparel & Fashion

Function: Administrative & Secretarial

Description

Licensing Assistant – Home, BTS, Gifts, Health & Beauty, Stationary and Accessories

About the Company

Founded in 1972, the brand is one of the world’s most iconic brands, with recent surveys showing that it has 97% brand recognition worldwide, it is today one of the TOP100 licensing Companies in the world, selling in excess of 30 million products a year and a turnover at retail in excess of $400 million per annum. The trademark is registered in over 100 countries and across more than 13 product categories, covering a broad range of consumer products including apparel, digital, FMCG, home decor, cosmetics, toys, gift, back to school, stationary, promotions, publishing, promotions and more. Furthermore it is an icon for popular culture, music and is the brand champion of the global happiness movement.

Working with the VP you will provide administrative support to the daily operational functions of the Category Management department for Home, Stationary and Gifts.

Role Description:

• · Managing critical paths.

• · Support VP and Design team in product developments and approvals.

• · Conduct regular competitor and market research: Store checks and online research, which can be referenced by designers and category managers.

• · Tracking sell-in and sell-through information from licensees.

• · Producing best and worst seller reports, creating visual library for the team

• · Managing sample storage and receipting samples into system.

• · Maintaining databases of catalogues, price lists and hi-res imagery from licensees.

• · Collate and manage library of season look books from licensees sharing information with marketing to aid In- house catalogue creation.

• · Updating category presentations on an ongoing basis where required.

• · Assisting in creation /updating of pitch documents and seasonal product display boards.

• · Attending trade shows: meeting current licensees and assessing market and category trends.

Qualifications:

• · Ideal candidate will have Fashion, Buying or Design related studies

• · Previous buying work experience or completion of a buying placement within fashion is desirable

• · An interest in the retail industry, product development and brand licensing.

• · A good eye for product and design and an enthusiasm for tracking trends and staying abreast of innovation in the listed categories;

• · A self-starter with stellar organisational and time management skills aiding the ability to multi-task and prioritise.

• · A proactive, creative thinker who stays one step ahead.

• · Good people skills and the ability to communicate with partners in a wide variety of countries with clarity and precision.

• · Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel & Power point) with an emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy.

• · Good presentation and written skills.

• · Energetic, savvy and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• · Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

• · Foreign languages advantageous

Job Type: Full-time Location: London

Location: London, UK

Salary: GBP 20,000.00 – GBP 25,000.00 Per Annum

Job Level: Junior

Industry: Apparel & Fashion

Function: Administrative & Secretarial