In this role, your responsibility will be the growth, development and expansion of brand / product opportunities in partnership with sports teams, clubs, athletic associations etc. In addition to developing and expanding these incremental streams of revenue, you will also take a lead role in the management, strategic, and tactical oversight of partnerships / collaborations acorss a variety of mediums and with varied partners.
THE ROLE (what you are accountable for)
Define revenue and profitability targets for existing and incremental sports related opportunities.
Create and develop new revenue opportunities for the brand / company within the world of sports, clubs, athletic associations, and relevant wholesale / specialty retailers that align and support this strategy.
Partner with product engine, wholesale operations, and marketing to drive awareness and capture revenue growth.
Present seasonal and annual sales and margin plans.
Accountable for inventory forecasting and partnership with support from Global Inventory Planning.
Implement a process that ensures effectiveness and productivity.
Partner with cross functional team to successfully manage and support product and brand collaborations.
Recap and report on all of the above initiatives on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
YOU ARE:
You must have a high level of complex creative thinking and analytical ability.
You must possess decision-making authority and clear judgment.
You are capable of working and partnering with a diverse set of functions both within and outside of the organization.
You are enthusiastic, dedicated, and open minded.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
BA/BS Degree required.
Must have wholesale sales and strategic business development experience.
Must have a deep understanding of the US and Global market trends and customer demands in both retail and wholesale, with a specific knowledge of sports and sports centric partners.
Experience working in a Global Brand.
Focused on results.
Clear understanding of developing and implementing process.
Must have a balance between creativity and strategic mindset.
Strong management skills with an understanding of end-to-end wholesale process.
Ability to lead, grow, and develop a business and team.
Strong collaboration and influencing skills.
Driven with an entrepreneurial spirit.
