Diesel has long been a leading pioneer in denim and casual fashion, known for moving outside and ahead of trends in its industry. While retaining always its DNA, in recent years Diesel has evolved into the world of premium casual wear, becoming a true alternative to the established luxury market. Diesel is a truly worldwide organization. It is present in more than 80 countries with 5,000 points of sale, including more than 400 company owned stores.

LICENSING CATEGORY MANAGER - sost. maternità

At Diesel Headquarter located in Breganze (Italy), we are looking for a Licensing Category Manager who, reporting to the Licensing Director, complying with Brand strategical guidelines and in cooperation with Key Stakeholders, will be responsible for the development and implementation of Diesel Licensed products with specific focus on eyewear and special projects.

Business, Sales and Marketing
•    Support the arrangement and management of Diesel license agreements for the assigned categories, fostering and enforcing Diesel interests, and monitor the compliance with contractual obligations.
•    Monitor sales, track royalty income performance, Licensee A&P obligations and run related business review sessions with partner.
•    Work hand in hand with licensing partner to ensure annual sales growth by developing effective strategies to foster the relationship with end consumers and secure the right tools/supporting initiatives for partner’s customers.
•    Have regular communication with licensee to discuss sales performance, marketing and distribution opportunities globally in alignment with Diesel distribution strategies.
•    Support Licensing Director in yearly budgeting process, constantly tracking actual performances’ adherence all across relevant financial year.
•    Prepare Business reviews for the assigned categories to Diesel CEO, Group Committees and third party’s meetings.
•    Monitor direct channels performances and define consequent actions in cooperation with main stakeholders from HQ and Regional functions.
•    Partner with the licensee Brand and Retail function to define the right store assortments for license categories, coordinating buying as well ensuring best instore execution for assigned categories.
•    Partner with Marketing functions (HQ and Regions) to develop marketing strategies, ADV campaigns and activities for the assigned license categories, contributing to the successful execution of marketing initiatives to ensure the enforcement of Diesel interests.
•    Create and update visual guidelines and training materials for stores for the assigned categories on a seasonal basis.

Product Development

•    Create and update competitive market analysis for all assigned license categories, understand market dynamics, trends, assess new product launches, deeply understand consumer’s habits to identify new opportunities.
•    Lead seasonal product development, keeping in mind Diesel channels’ needs, working with the partner on a winning collection merchandising structure and seasonal calendars.
•    Support the definition and the successful execution of product development processes, manage product development calendar with licensee, coordinate all internal meetings, driving deadlines and product launch deliverables liaising with Diesel Style department.

Requirements
•    EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Marketing discipline or equivalent;
•    EXPERIENCE: Minimum 4-5 years of brand management business experience preferrable in Accessories (Eyewear as favorite field) within Licensing Groups or Companies, fashion/designer high-end brands and/or luxury brands (any merchandising experience track within fashion brands as a plus).
•    IT SKILLS: Expert technical skill proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Power BI and basic knowledge of web analytics;
•    LANGUAGE(S): fluent oral/written English and Italian 
•    OTHER: Advanced organizational skills and analytical mindset are key requirements. Business Acumen paired with product sensibility, determination to achieve objectives, strong initiative and autonomy, excellent communication skills, ability to problem solving, proactivity and accuracy in organization/execution, flexible approach complete the profile. Consistency in words and actions, integrity, professionality, and solid teamwork attitude are core bases to accomplish job mission. . Effective project management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized manage multiple priorities and work under pressure complete the profile.

Location: Breganze (VI) - Italy
 

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