Carrièremogelijkheden
Licensing, Apparel & Accessories Lead
Ref #:
W168248
Department:
Strategic Planning & Business Development
City:
New York
State/Province:
New York
Location:
United States
Workspace Description
You are anticipated to physically work from your documented work location a minimum of 4 days a week. You will have a fixed seat assigned to you in your documented work location. Additional details provided in our Flex Working Policy.
Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $90000 - $160000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.
Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.
Pay Range Max
160000
Pay Range Min
90000
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
The Licensing, Apparel & Accessories Lead will lead strategic business development initiatives for Hosiery, Sleepwear, Underwear and Intimates portfolio.
This role will drive brand elevation through premium and luxury licensing partnerships, analyze competitive landscape and identify white space opportunities, and develop and execute licensing strategies aligned with Ralph Lauren's brand vision. You will build effective relationships with cross-functional partners while driving financial planning and long-term sustainable growth initiatives for the assigned portfolio.
This role will drive brand elevation through premium and luxury licensing partnerships, analyze competitive landscape and identify white space opportunities, and develop and execute licensing strategies aligned with Ralph Lauren's brand vision. You will build effective relationships with cross-functional partners while driving financial planning and long-term sustainable growth initiatives for the assigned portfolio.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Research and evaluate potential licensing opportunities in Hosiery, Sleepwear, Underwear and Intimates sectors
• Lead negotiation and structuring of licensing partnerships
• Develop business cases and financial models for new ventures within portfolio
• Monitor and report on market trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions
• Partner with cross-functional teams on licensee compliance with brand standards and quality requirements
• Drive NA wholesale strategies consistent with owned and operated business
• Lead strategic business plans and sustainable growth initiatives
• Ensure consistency of brand execution for licensed products across touch points (quality, design, pricing, presentation, region and channel)
• Develop financial plans including LRP for assigned portfolio
• Manage budget and P&L responsibilities for specified categories
• Create and monitor financial metrics and KPIs for licensed businesses
• Lead negotiation and structuring of licensing partnerships
• Develop business cases and financial models for new ventures within portfolio
• Monitor and report on market trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions
• Partner with cross-functional teams on licensee compliance with brand standards and quality requirements
• Drive NA wholesale strategies consistent with owned and operated business
• Lead strategic business plans and sustainable growth initiatives
• Ensure consistency of brand execution for licensed products across touch points (quality, design, pricing, presentation, region and channel)
• Develop financial plans including LRP for assigned portfolio
• Manage budget and P&L responsibilities for specified categories
• Create and monitor financial metrics and KPIs for licensed businesses
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
• 10+ years of experience in licensing, business development, or brand management
• Strong expertise in Intimate Apparel categories (Hosiery, Sleepwear, Underwear, Intimates)
• Proven experience driving NA wholesale strategies and relationships
• Experience in premium/luxury sector
• Deep understanding of competitive landscape and market dynamics
• Experience in structuring and managing licensing agreements and partnerships
• Knowledge of brand building and elevation strategies
• Strong financial acumen and P&L management experience
• Proven analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong expertise in Intimate Apparel categories (Hosiery, Sleepwear, Underwear, Intimates)
• Proven experience driving NA wholesale strategies and relationships
• Experience in premium/luxury sector
• Deep understanding of competitive landscape and market dynamics
• Experience in structuring and managing licensing agreements and partnerships
• Knowledge of brand building and elevation strategies
• Strong financial acumen and P&L management experience
• Proven analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.
