Licensing Coordinator at Kurt Geiger

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Brand licensing, Relationship management, Critical path management, Sample management, Excel, PowerPoint, Commercial partnerships, Stakeholder engagement, Competitor analysis, Forecasting, Reporting, Communication, Attention to detail, Project coordination

Industry

Retail

Description

Kurt Geiger | About Us We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style. The role: The Licensing Coordinator will assist in the management of key licensees across the business. They will also be responsible for: Supporting the strategic development of the licensing programme to deliver key growth objectives. Assist in managing the critical path across the licensees, coupled with managing the critical path within our internal teams. Support in the day-to-day management of licensees. Collaborate with designs and production to support development. Own the sample management process across all the licensing categories. Set up meetings, take meeting minutes and communicate to all parties involved. Build and nurture strong relationships with partners and stakeholders. Develop a deep understanding of partner delivery timelines, commercial objectives, growth strategies and KPIs. Support the wider team in agreeing new partnerships and renewals. Produce presentations and other collateral that help the wider team monitor licensee performance. Development of training manuals and presentations with detailed product information on each collection. Conduct regular competitor analysis to identify trends. Maintain and update our weekly selling reports and forecasts. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following: Experience in a brand licensing or commercial-orientated role. Exceptional relationship management skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and producing high quality work. Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills. Understanding of commercial partnerships and licensing business models. Natural people skills with a high level of empathy and ability to engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Self-awareness, curious, open-minded and courageous in regard to learning. Global mindset with ability to adapt and flex to changing environments and different cultures. Competitive basic salary Pension and life assurance Enviable discounts Gym Discounts Sample Sales Summer Hours - 3pm Friday Finish Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month) RetailTrust support And so much more! Our Culture We’re an energic fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community. Our Stores The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963. Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world’s most famous department stores. We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism INDRETAIL

Responsibilities

The Licensing Coordinator will assist in managing key licensees and supporting the strategic development of the licensing program to drive growth. Responsibilities include managing critical paths, overseeing sample management, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.