NHS, Inc. has over 30 International Licensing Partners in countries such as Argentina, Europe, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Japan and Australia in categories ranging from Apparel, to Hardgoods, to Consumer Electronics, to Art, to Toy Skateboards, and Footwear. NHS, Inc. Licensing Business continues to expand into other categories and regions around the world. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work in the International Licensing Arena.

This position is a key member of the NHS Licensing department staff, reporting to both the CEO and Director of Licensing, working closely and cooperatively with the creative/design, marketing, apparel, credit and shipping departments and other members of the NHS team. This is a full-time, hourly, in-house, at-will employment position.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:
• Manage all facets of order entry & order processing of Licensee sales sample and promo orders.
• Communicate directly with Licensees regarding gathering NHS sales sample order needs, communication related to status, processing, and shipping of NHS sample orders.
• Works with Credit Manager and Shipping Manager regarding payment and shipping of orders.
• Manage direct communications regarding availability & location of new NHS season prebook catalog layouts, Style Guides, and any other assets required by Licensees on the FTP site.
• Attend NHS Apparel Line Adoption meetings for SC & Indy to preview new apparel lines.
• Coordinate receiving, organizing, and review of Licensee Sample Lines submitted to NHS with PLM’s and correspond with Licensees regarding approval status and/or final approvals.
• Manage organization of printed & electronic Licensee archives of color line drawing production handbooks, samples, and electronic archives on the FTP site.
• Communicate directly with Licensees regarding new NHS marketing assets, marketing initiatives, etc…
• Coordinate gathering of annual reports evidencing Licensee’s marketing activities in the Territory.
• Coordinates Licensee visits to NHS or travel to Licensee territories as well as scheduled meetings & presentations to Licensees.
• Coordinate with CEO to minimize legal costs associated with management of Trademark applications, renewals, transfers and oppositions to existing or applied for TM’s.
• Coordinate with Trademark Attorney regarding TM watch communications regarding TM violations and coordinates sending of cease and desist notifications.
• Attend monthly 1-to1 meetings with CEO and Licensing Manager to review and discuss Licensing and Trademark topics.

Requirements:
• 4 year college degree or at least 5 years related business experience (any Licensing and Brand experience a plus). Working understanding of licensing industry, including retail, across different channels of distribution. Familiarity with contract language.
• Must empathize and have patience in dealing with Licensee partners who may speak English as a 2nd language.
• Must have an understanding of International Time Zones & time differences.
• Willingness to learn about International media, events, promotions & tradeshows.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to details.
• Must be a team player, flexible, and have strong organizational & follow up skills.
• Must be well versed in “Paving The Way” Order Processing (will train)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel programs.

Please submit resume and salary requirements through Malakye.com or to hrmanagersc@gmail.com