Brand Manager

Company Overview

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. Employees of Bioworld consider it to be an honor and a privilege to be part of the hottest, most creative, dynamic company in the industry!

We are seeking skilled candidates who are excited to join our team.

The Brand Manager role provides leadership on all internal and external communications to ensure Bioworld provides best-in-class customer service for all clients. The role requires management over several brands to bring sellable product lines to national chain retailers for our target consumer. The position directs the product development team to ensure all brand requirements are managed to expectations internally, develops strong client relationships, and serves as the in‑house brand expert.

• 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, 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 Bioworlds Sales Presentations are aligned with our contracts and approval process.
• Partner with Director of Licensing Operations to manage the BIG BIO Computer with the Marketing Team to keep the up-to-date information on the brands managed. Consistently research and provide updates weekly.
• Work closely with PD team on a daily basis 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, category opportunities, track via placement reports.
• Analyze weekly sell-throughs, conduct quarterly business reviews to determine missed opportunities, shortfalls, and rights that are in jeopardy. Work with VP, Director on a business plan.
• Identify any obstacles to the Director of Licensing that are preventing sales immediately (e.g., slow or lack of approvals).
• Contractual Licensing process must be adhered to and completed for all 4 major stages of submission:
  Line Sheet, Concept/Art, Strike off/Preproduction & Contractual.

• Be in the know and partner with PD team. Support 24 hour response time on all emails, phone calls, questions, etc.
• All communication verbal or written must be of a professional level.

• Bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Multi‑tasker that is deadline oriented, has the ability to prioritize with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to lead and be a positive team player is required for success.
• Consumer Products, License Brand Management experience in apparel or accessories, pop culture knowledge or enthusiast.
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to identify solutions and create new processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able 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.