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:
RESPONSIBILITIES- Accountable for developing, proposing, overseeing, and implementing the business strategy for multiple soft and hardline categories including Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Home and Personal Care- Develops strategies and business plans by brand and category- Responsible for new business and revenue growth opportunities with existing licensees- Acts as an ambassador for the brand. Researches and understands competitive landscape, analyzes market trends, consumer trends, and retailer/industry needs- Develop and implement product strategies, merchandise, and marketing plans to ensure that sales are maximized- Partner with regional sales and brand in assortment/retail planning and sales pitches- Manage licensee portfolio - contract negotiation, data analysis, product assortment approvals, as well as the day-to-day relationship with licensees- Some day-to-day administrative duties including coordination of Licensing summits.
**REQUIREMENTS**:
- Excellent Oral and written skills - English Language B2/C1- Highly detail oriented, excellent organizational and project management skills- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or related field- Excellent MS Excel/PowerPoint skills- 5 years Licensing experience for a national brand or relevant Licensing Agency experience. Retail and/or wholesale experience is helpful as well.
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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 that D&I is a key enabler to a culture that 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