The posting
Job Description
About the Team
The PR, Brand Marketing, and Licensing team works with cross-functional areas across the brands to bring our collaborations, licensed products and marketing programs to life. This team is the main point of contact for collaborations and license partners and works to ensure that our brands fulfill all obligations of our agreements. The PR, Brand Marketing, and Licensing team regularly interfaces with Product Design/Development, Merchandising, Creative Services, Inventory Management, Accounting, and Legal.
About the Role
The Senior Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the team by executing the tactical needs of our product partnerships, brand collaborations, and marketing opportunities, with enhanced knowledge of our licensed product business across brands. This role will work hand-in-hand with both internal cross-functional teams and external partners to drive product sales and brand awareness across all channels.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the collaborations and licensing process and calendar, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to ensure programs are set up for success
- Develop relationships with all external collaboration and license partners, ensure contractual commitments are adhered to, and day-to-day needs are met
- Lead vendor set up and contractual management system
- Serve as key partner for regular cross-functional and external partner meetings
- Keep careful records of collaboration and licensed product SKUs and contract rights
- Support the team at key industry and partner meetings as a representative and liaison on behalf of the brand (travel may be required)
- Create and maintain reference materials to educate cross-functional teams (e.g. contract summaries, marketing guidelines, development calendars, etc.)
- Manage collaboration and licensor requests for imagery, product information, and samples
- Own contractual sample management process
- Act as a resource to cross-functional teams, providing up-to-date information on all partnership programs
- Assist PR, Collaboration, and Licensing team members with additional tasks and special projects as dictated by business needs
Criteria
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree required
- 1-3 years of experience in project management, merchandising, or similar
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability and desire to work in a collaborative/team environment
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize in order to meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment
- High level of organizational skills and strong attention to detail required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office Monday through Thursday and Friday as optional in the office
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Our Culture & Values
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.
People First
Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:
Benefits
- A generous discount on all WSI brands
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
Continued Learning
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development
- Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
The expected starting pay range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.
About Us
Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
