Brand Manager

Manage the life cycle of product from development to production. Strong communication skills – all positions require direct contact with sales, accounts, overseas offices and internal development teams. Experience with Costco, Sams, BJ’s, Off Price retailers; Marshalls, Ross, Burlington and Department Stores; Macys, Saks, Bloomingdales. Organizational skills and attention to detail – candidate should have the ability to work on multiple product  categories for multiple accounts and follow-through with product execution Excel skills with knowledge of basic retail math and margin calculations Accountability and sense of urgency Understanding of technical design and details Understanding of product development and production calendar timelines Ability to work in cross-functional team environment with merchandising, sales, and design partners Knowledge of Softline accessories a PLUS Management and execution of product line from development through shipment Development of product through overseas offices Take full ownership of organization and hand-off of all product specifications Maintain customer PO files Track and communicate delivery information to sales team Daily communication with overseas office to monitor pre-production Communicate details of packaging, cost, retail, and style data Follow through on customer-requested changes Instruct overseas on product development and design instructions Manage cost spreadsheets in conjunction with overseas partners Resolution of issues to insure timely product delivery Coordination of sample tracking On time delivery of knit downs, strike offs, fabrics, lab dips On time delivery of prototypes, salesman’s samples, pre-production samples and ultimately     production merchandise Daily communication with manager regarding status of projects Communication with merchandising, sales, design Liaison to all departments as it relates to executing the customer’s needs in terms of samples and production- readiness Preparation of presentation materials for account meetings Work with design on fit, construction and color approval Understand technical design and details for handoff of technical packs from design to overseas offices Adherence to calendar timelines, both internal and customer- specific