Global Licensing Coordinator

Kontoor Brands
parental leave, tuition reimbursement
United States
Sep 28, 2024
Who We Are: Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong. Job Posting: Global Licensing Coordinator POSITION LOCATION Greensboro, NC JOB SUMMARY The primary focus will be to support and assist the Licensing team with Licensee management and day-to day operations and business development. These tasks include product development, business development / prospecting, Licensee vetting, product approvals, product development, line reviews, Licensing summits, planning, and some administrative functions. This position will interface with other functional areas inside of Kontoor including Legal, Finance, Accounting, Design, Merchandising, Brand, and Factory Compliance, and Product Stewardship. As a secondary focus, this position will work with License staff regarding Mediabox royalty management and reporting. Assistance with system operations, execution many be required to track product rights, contracts, and deadlines for Licensees. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Product Approvals: manage product approval uploads from licensees, coordinate flow of SKU approvals to Design and Brand Account Management: Works with Licensing team to manage specific License partners including line development, account targets, reporting details, and factory compliance. Business Development: Works with Licensing team to ensure Licensees are development business within key retailers and channels. New Business Development: Actively searches for new potential targets for License portfolio expansion. Assists in compiling and analyzing monthly and quarterly reports uploaded through Mediabox from licensees: tracking progress toward yearly departmental revenue goals and partner contract royalty obligations as well as communicating this information to accounting and legal. Supports the licensing team with various administrative duties Assists with special projects as they arise that may include product development, line reviews, licensing summits, research and planning. Works with supply chain and operations team to assist with the factory compliance and onboarding process for new licensees and collab partners Reporting: manage and update new accounts, sku's, licensees to ensure data integrity Responsible for integrity of Licensee data, contracts, reporting, and artwork submissions Ensures that current and correct revenue info is available and that royalties are being calculated correctly Compiles and analyzes monthly and quarterly reports uploaded through Mediabox from licensees: tracking progress toward yearly departmental revenue goals and partner contract royalty obligations as well as communicating this information to accounting and legal. Data Asset Management: manages the brand portal to ensure that licensees have the most current branding, marketing materials, trademark, and brand guidelines #LI-BE1 Why Kontoor Brands? At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle and our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products. When our employees are healthy, secure and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays and tuition reimbursement. Our Kontoor D&I Mission At Kontoor, we believe thatD&I isa key enabler to aculturethat empowers us to work with passion and confidence, shaping our brand and future. Our Kontoor D&I Commitment Create a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents Ensure an equitable environment that attracts & promotes diverse workforce Foster inclusivity, ensuring employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work