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About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

Wholesale & Licensing Coordinator (International Merchandising)

About the role
The Wholesale and Licensing Coordinator will be responsible for providing day-to-day support for the KnitWell Group’s growing International, Wholesale and Licensing team. You will learn about the different brands in our portfolio, including Ann Taylor, LOFT, Chico’s, Lane Bryant, White House Black Market, Soma and Talbots, and manage a diverse portfolio of projects and partners. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a new strategic initiative. You will work in a start-up environment, while being able to access the resources and established infrastructure of a major company. If you have a passion for fashion, are interested in learning about our different brands and helping us to create growth, we would love to hear from you!

The impact you can have

• Oversee and deliver daily operational support for the International, Wholesale and Licensing Team
• Assist with partner management, including tracking samples, product approvals and vendor compliance.
• Track quarterly sales and royalty forecasts, royalty reports and help prepare for regular business reviews with partners.
• Coordinate with Brand creative teams to assist with the development of seasonal creative toolkits and communicate them to external partners.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of licensee product calendars and with the preparation of key product milestone meetings. 
• Responsible for daily account management responsibilities, including order creation, order management, data entry, PO and shipment tracking, invoicing, calendar management, vendor setup and communication, and day-to-day assortment communication.
• Drive communication and build relationships with offsite wholesale and international partners.
• Build relationships with cross-functional partners and participate as a solution-oriented team member, contributing to a high performing team.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years in account management, Licensing and/or Wholesale or related experience
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong self-management and time management skills
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Excellent organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, Talbots, Haven Well Within & Lane Bryant (in store and online) 
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands   
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in our Hingham (MA) office location and two days per week worked remotely. 

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Location:

Ascena NYC Corp Office-ascena-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.