Kaz is a fast-growing, global distributor and marketer of durable health care and home environment products principally under the Vicks, Braun and Honeywell brand names.  Kaz is the leader in the humidification, thermometer and hot/cold therapy categories and also participates in the air purification, fan, heater and lawn & garden categories.  Kaz’ products are largely distributed through mass merchandisers and drug stores.  For more information on Kaz, visit www.kaz.com.

Department: Creative/Marketing

Reports To:  Creative Production Manager

Job Function:

Coordination and design management of Trade Marketing and Merchandising Materials – Point of Purchase Displays and Signage which will be used in retail stores, web sites and tradeshows.  Must be able to work within cross functional teams and assure that the design and messages are within the brand guidelines and meet Marketing objectives and ship on-time and on-budget.  These duties represent 50% of the position.

Global Licensing Coordinator would act as the single point of contact at Kaz for our licensors for product and artwork approvals administration and maintaining product databases, handle all Direct Response Television (DRTV) invoicing and related activities, and maintain global product, claims & trademark databases. These duties represent 50% of the position.

Requirements:

            ·         3 to 5 years of prior project management or coordinator experience in a Creative or Marketing role preferably for a Consumer Product company

            ·         Experience creating and maintaining databases

            ·         Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels within the organization, as well as external resources

            ·         Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and a creative eye for detail and composition

            ·         Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes

            ·         Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

            ·         Travel may be required

            ·         College degree or related experience

Responsibilities:

            ·         Work with Creative Services and Third Party Suppliers to Design and Produce merchandising materials per Marketing & Retailer specification

• Design management (in collaboration with VP Marketing, Brand Manager’s, Creative team and Retailer Visual Merchandising Dept’s)
• Negotiating pricing and timing with external vendors
• Ensure merchandising and collateral material projects are completed with attention to deadlines, budgets and approvals
• Evaluate, maintain, and develop new relationships with merchandising material vendors
• Meet with internal Marketing customers weekly to review project status & budget
• Maintain the Trade Marketing Creative Project Report (CPR) on Kaz intranet to ensure visibility and record keeping for all projects
• Document the Trade Marketing design, development and purchasing process. 

• Licensor Approval Administration – Vicks, Braun, Honeywell (others as appropriate)
  • Review all licensing submissions for guideline conformity.
  • Submit approval requests to licensors.

• Brand Guidelines Maintenance
  • Maintain up-to-date brand guidelines from licensors on Kazpoint for global marketing teams access (pkging, consumer literature & web)
  • Advise marketing teams of any updates and changes to licensing requirements as needed

• Licensed Product Database
  • Maintain product databases on Kaz Intranet for all licensed brands (to include:  product description, classification, markets sold, channels of distribution, languages, top 3 claims, and packaging images)
  • Provide same to licensors and advise of any updates & changes as needed

• DRTV Administration
  • Assist with administrative needs for fulfillment where needed
  • Track DRTV payments and ensure processed and on-time per schedule

• Kaz Claims Support Database
  • Create and maintain a database on Kazpoint of all claims made on product packaging, etc.. with relevant support materials
  • Ensure support compliance with Food Drug Administration (FDA)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) /Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requirements

• Kaz Trademark Database
  • Maintain a database on Kaz Intranet of all trademarks owned by Kaz, including date of registration and key renewals