Brand Manager – New York (Hybrid)

About the role

Marquee Brands is looking for a strategic Brand Manager to join its New York team. The role combines business management, market research and product development to drive growth for a portfolio of licensed brands.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze sales, forecasts and channel performance; circulate business updates for retailers and marketplaces.
• Partner with the Director and Brand Director to identify growth opportunities and execute global go‑to‑market strategies.
• Maintain store distribution lists, active categories and retailer footprints; track Amazon performance including ad spend and product detail page execution.
• Enter monthly and quarterly actuals and projections into corporate files and support licensee payment chasing.
• Lead business management for a subset of brand licensees, own agendas and drive results through quarterly business reviews.
• Conduct online and in‑store market research, prepare presentations and pitch decks for new retail opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal marketing, PR, legal and business development teams on line sheets, pricing, launch calendars and sample management.
• Manage product development timelines, approvals, go‑to‑market assets and showroom/sample organization.
• Provide trademark proof of usage and assist with contract and legal tasks.

Required profile

• Experience in brand management or related business management functions.
• Strong analytical skills for sales forecasting and performance tracking.
• Ability to conduct market research and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Proven collaboration with cross‑functional teams such as marketing, legal and product development.
• Detail‑oriented approach to managing licensing agreements, trademarks and contract documentation.

Required skills