Position:Licensing Coordinator 288 Department:Logo Reportsto:Manager, Licensing DirectReports:No FLSAStatus:Non-exempt Location:3880NMissionLos Angeles, CA90031 With new owners and strong leadership, Forever 21 is evolving into what can only be described as a well known retail turnaround!
Now owned by SPARC Simon Property Group, and Authentic Brands Group, and led by CEO Daniel Kulle, 2020 was a year of reconstructing the foundation of this popular fashion brand to deliver amazing products that our customers expect to be trendy, relevant and value to them.
We’re implementing new strategic priorities across the company, determined to make Forever 21 a place where top technologists, creatives, and merchandizers will come to make their mark on the future of fast fashion retail with an enhanced commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
We welcome anyone to apply who has big ideas and is willing to roll up their sleeves to make those ideas a reality.
There are no ” Ivory tower” roles at Forever 21.
From the C-Suite to the Brand Associates, we’re making our transformation happen together.
If youre obsessed to serve our customer, if you elevate any team you work on, and if you are passionate about fashion, we want to hear from you!
Job Purpose TheLicensingCoordinatorwillbe responsible for providing day-to-day administrative and operations support totheLicensingteam.Youll be focused on managing important projects and executing day-to-day duties that keep ourLicensingteam on-track.
If you appreciate the details, live to be organized, and are eager to start your career inLicensingmanagement, wed like to meet you.
Deliverables: Work closely with license partners on day to day communication, requests, and submissions Handles license product approvals from concept to final stages and making sure all required samples are tracked and submitted Keep track of licensor and brand guidelines Maintains all communication and approvals for all stages of licensed collection life cycle Request and input sales and royalty forecast from licensees into databases and systems Assist and track royalty reports,manage and update collection calendars Enter and update data from licensing term sheets, amendments,andrenewals Compile and track collection life cycle and progress Assist with competitive analysis for brands; monitor the brand competitive set through online research and store visits Orchestrate product requests for photoshoots from licensees Prepare financial analysis recaps for the brand portfolio as needed (i.E.
by retailer, by product category etc.) Ad-hoc projects as requested Knowledge,Skills,andQualifications: BS/BApreferred Musthaveatleast1yearofexperience infashion, consumer products, creative agency, marketing, retail, or related field Interest in trend, marketing, social platforms Some experience with product approvals Knowledge ofLicensed Merchandise Is a highly motivated self-starter with a strong interest in learning about brand management and isnt afraid to get their hands dirty Expects the unexpected and is a flexible and adaptable individual who is comfortable with the unknown Musthave experience withMicrosoftWord,Excel, and PowerPointWhat we Expect Customer Obsession; you know who your customer is and working in service to them is working in service to our end consumer.
Commitment to Top Talent; you are passionate about working with the best possible people.
You know how to attract them, develop them, and teach others to do the same.
Retail is Detail; the details tell the real story!
You are obsessed with quality product, quality experience, quality regardless of the segment of the company that your role occupies.
Even if you find some details challenging, you know who to ask for backup because what is most important is that your customer has the most excellent experience possible.
Entrepreneurial Spirit; your work is not just your job, its your passion.
You have and act on ideas about how to make your role, your department, and the company a better place.
You know why you want to be part of building Forever 21s future, are a highly collaborative and resourceful individual who can function at a high level, and are committed to collaborating every day.