2014-07-15

## Description

**POSITION SUMMARY:**

Manage all aspects of Michael Kors Color product/program development from concept to final delivery and consistently deliver successful products/programs on time and on budget. This includes helping to define strategic brand objectives, go to market strategy and developing a strong 3 year global innovation plan.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

* Lead all aspects of Global Marketing for Michael Kors Color. Develop and execute all programs including basic saleable line-up and new product introductions, managing timelines to ensure key dates are met

* Develop seasonal calendar and promotional marketing plans including new product introduction ideation and cadence

* Act as the day to day liason with the fashion house licensor, presenting and tracking programs for approval

* Lead meetings with cross functional teams on status of program development and innovations, and develops and updates project notes

* Develop feasibility costs for all new product development and manage overall cost of goods for all programs

* Identify new short term and long term opportunities through competitive analysis, industry studies, and analyzing sales. Perform SKU and portfolio analysis on an on-going basis

* Leads copy development for product names, descriptions and product claims

* Reviews all packaging, collateral and advertising artwork for accuracy before final artwork release

* Develops promotional and launch presentations for internal global marketing site as the primary communication vehicle for all international markets, making updates as necessary

* Maintains flow of communication with International and Domestic affiliates with regards to marketing calendars, revisions in programs, costing guidelines and brand issues

* Acts as liaison with local market affiliates to ensure brand strategies and objectives are being met for product launches. Execute special market requests as needed

* Prepares materials for presentation of marketing plans to Regions/Markets when applicable

* Main point of contact for all Market Research projects and on-going Consumer Research needs

* Work closely with the rest of the marketing team and always maintain a team building attitude

## Qualifications

**QUALIFICATIONS: **

* Experience in Global Marketing position (5 + years with BS degree) in Color Cosmetic Marketing/Development

* Must have solid understanding of strategic business objectives and the ability to take initiative, anticipate next steps and offer recommendations

* Excellent understanding of project management

* Must be a self starter, accountable and highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects at one time

* Must have a creative flair to come up with new ideas and recognize creative concepts that will work in the marketplace

* Highly detail oriented with unprompted follow thru

* Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

* Strong communication skills both written and verbal

**EEO**

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

*Organization:* Aramis and Designer Fragrances

*Primary Location:* Americas-United States-New York-New York

*Schedule:* Full-time

*Shift:* 1st (Day) Shift

*Travel:* Yes, 5 % of the Time

*Job Type:* Standard

*Req ID:* 141950

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