What You’ll Do

What you’ll be working on

• Grow Authentic's partner database through continuous research of potential partners and generate interest to drive collaborations, through outreach
• Manage licensing deals with Collaboration partners and ensure systems are updated
• Keep the team apprised of trends in fashion and culture
• Understand each brand's value proposition in the Authentic portfolio and prepare compelling presentations to prospects
• Work cross functionally with the appropriate teams to compile and ensure timely completion of Post Collaboration briefs beginning with Ideation to Activation – status calls, weekly sales, press recaps, and monthly reports, spreadsheets
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and communicate relevant updates related to current partnership conversations and upcoming partner activations. 
• Assist the Partnerships department in deepening our relationships with existing collaboration partners

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, marketing, or related field preferred
• At least 3 years’ experience in fashion, consumer products, creative agency, marketing, retail, or related field
• Resourceful team player with high energy and a passion for product, entertainment, trends, fashion, culture, and marketing
• An analytical mind; able to provide insightful conclusions and recommendations based on trend data and market research
• Excellent planning and project management competencies
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally
• Manage and navigate through complex processes
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills. 
• Can prioritize effectively
• Results oriented with a high degree of resilience and perseverance
• Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise sound judgement
• Meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Attention to detail; proactive, with strong follow through skills
• Ability to successfully navigate in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven and entrepreneurial environment
• Collaborative, hardworking, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Creative and strategic thinker.
• Discreet, professional, and well-spoken, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Establish and maintain communication within the Partnerships team to be aligned with partner contractual obligations. 
• Adept at client and account management and fulfilling projects on time 
• Strong work ethic and a collaborative team player who is proactive and driven, and works well on a team or independently Ability to work independently, meeting goals and deadlines with moderate supervision
• Perform other tasks and projects as required
• Passionate and motivated with a positive attitude, and solutions-oriented 
• Ability to establish effective and cooperative inter-departmental relations as well as relations with partners and vendors 

Primary Location Salary Range:

$80,000 - $90,000