Sr. Partnerships Coordinator - Pottery Barn Kids & Teen
About The Position
The PR, Brand Marketing, and Licensing team works with cross-functional areas across the brands to bring our collaborations, licensed products and marketing programs to life. This team is the main point of contact for collaborations and license partners and works to ensure that our brands fulfill all obligations of our agreements. The PR, Brand Marketing, and Licensing team regularly interfaces with Product Design/Development, Merchandising, Creative Services, Inventory Management, Accounting, and Legal. The Senior Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the team by executing the tactical needs of our product partnerships, brand collaborations, and marketing opportunities, with enhanced knowledge of our licensed product business across brands. This role will work hand-in-hand with both internal cross-functional teams and external partners to drive product sales and brand awareness across all channels.
Requirements
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree required
- 1-3 years of experience in project management, merchandising, or similar
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability and desire to work in a collaborative/team environment
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize in order to meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment
- High level of organizational skills and strong attention to detail required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Responsibilities
- Maintain the collaborations and licensing process and calendar, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to ensure programs are set up for success
- Develop relationships with all external collaboration and license partners, ensure contractual commitments are adhered to, and day-to-day needs are met
- Lead vendor set up and contractual management system
- Serve as key partner for regular cross-functional and external partner meetings
- Keep careful records of collaboration and licensed product SKUs and contract rights
- Support the team at key industry and partner meetings as a representative and liaison on behalf of the brand (travel may be required)
- Create and maintain reference materials to educate cross-functional teams (e.g. contract summaries, marketing guidelines, development calendars, etc.)
- Manage collaboration and licensor requests for imagery, product information, and samples
- Own contractual sample management process
- Act as a resource to cross-functional teams, providing up-to-date information on all partnership programs
- Assist PR, Collaboration, and Licensing team members with additional tasks and special projects as dictated by business needs
Benefits
- A generous discount on all WSI brands
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development
- Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
