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FASHION PRODUCT MANAGER – Fashion Division (APPAREL, FOOTWEAR, ACCESSORIES) at Smiley Company
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
Full Time (Permanent)
Reporting to: Senior Partnership Strategy Manager
Key Skills - Languages: Fluency in French, Spanish, and English
ABOUT SMILEY
As one of the world's top award-winning 100 licensors, The Smiley Company works with over 260 licensees and best-of-class retailer partners globally, to launch the iconic Smiley and Newmoji brands across fashion, home and entertainment sectors. We are a collective of fun-loving people with a passion for creating and storytelling. As part of our commitment to diversity, we cultivate a workplace of learning and inclusiveness. For nearly 50 years, Smiley has shaped the way of sharing optimism and happiness, expressing itself through iconic and creative products. Today, Smiley has become more than just an icon, a brand and a lifestyle, reminding people just how powerful a smile can be.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Approvals... Executive who will be a key member of the Apparel and Accessories Team working on product development. Ideal for a pro-active, adaptable individual who can juggle a busy workload, multi task and who has a passion for retail.
English is the first language of the business, however fluency in French and Spanish required for this role (Italian alongside French would also be considered), as your partner account management portfolio will be predominantly focused within EMEA and Central/South America.
This role would be suitable for someone already in a fashion account management role or similar such as Buyers Assistant / Assistant Buyer looking for a role change into licensing.
We are a small-dedicated team doing big things - positivity, agility and adaptability are critical for this fast-paced role. The role would suit someone with a buying office experience background.
Responsibilities:
• Manage product, branding and marketing approvals in accordance with our Brand guidelines
• Support partners in developing exciting cohesive collections using your problem solving initiative to maintain developments in line with our Brand guidelines
• Support the fashion division team in ongoing partner relationship management, monitor the approval critical path from design creation to launch to ensure that all deadlines are achieved
• Research and report regularly on key global market trends (comp shops) for the territories in your portfolio
• Ensure exclusivity is upheld and no crossover in like markets
• Manage partnership approval records (system)
• Manage sample management and upkeep sample records
• Assist in preparing product selection for sales trips, trade shows and photography
• Support the fashion division team to provide marketing highlights for newsletters, press releases, and events
• Prepare meeting agenda and insight reports to support the Senior Partnership Strategy for meetings
• Onboarding new partners (systems)
Requirements:
• Fluency in French and Spanish
• Immediate start in 2024
• Fashion background
• Global market/trend awareness
• Commercial aptitude
• Energy for a fast-paced role
• At least 1-2 years' experience in a similar role/environment
• Organised, self-managing, works well collaboratively, and high attention to detail
• Must be able to work from London based office
Benefits include:
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Perkbox and Vitality health insurance after successful completion of probationary period
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FASHION PRODUCT MANAGER – Fashion Division (APPAREL, FOOTWEAR, ACCESSORIES) at Smiley Company
London, United Kingdom