Junior Licensing Specialist - maternity cover

OTB Spa; Italia; Hybrid; EUR 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplementary health insurance

Supplementary pension plan

Flexible working hours

Smart working options

Discounts on group brands

Job summary

OTB Spa is seeking a Junior Licensing Specialist for maternity cover to join the Licensing Department in Italy. The role focuses on developing and implementing licensing products with emphasis on watches and jewelry, reporting to the Category Manager.

You will manage license agreements, coordinate with licensees and internal teams, and support seasonal product launches, with emphasis on accuracy of data, calendars, and market insights across European retail channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in licensing, brand or category management, merchandising or a similar role; fashion/retail experience preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English for international collaboration.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and strong PowerPoint/Word.
• Familiarity with BI dashboards and reporting tools; e-commerce analytics a plus.

Responsibilities

• Licensing partnerships and coordination with Category Manager.
• Manage license agreements, deadlines and commitments with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain relationships with licensees and regional teams; coordinate meetings and actions.
• Support product development and seasonal launches with internal and external partners.
• Prepare product master data for seasonal drops and coordinate system setup.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

BI dashboards

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline

Tools

BI dashboards

E-commerce analytics tools

Job description

Diesel has long been a leading pioneer in denim and casual fashion, known for moving outside and ahead of trends in its industry. While retaining always its DNA, in recent years Diesel has evolved into the world of premium casual wear, becoming a true alternative to the established luxury market. Diesel is a truly worldwide organization. It is present in more than 80 countries with 5,000 points of sale, including more than 400 company owned stores.

Diesel is the extra-ordinary fashion brand rooted in denim mastery. Is a truly worldwide organization, a tribe where extra-ordinary people work together to enable business success and to realize their full potential, passion and competencies.

JUNIOR LICENSING SPECIALIST – maternity cover

At Diesel Headquarter located in Breganze (Italy), we are looking for a Licensing Specialist who will be placed within the Licensing Department. The role will report to the Category Manager and will be responsible for the development and implementation of Diesel Licensing products with specific focus on watches and jewelry category.

Key Responsibilities:

• Licensing partnerships and coordination
• Support the management of license agreements and special projects, working with the Category Manager and relevant functions to monitor contractual obligations, deadlines and commercial commitments.
• Maintain day-to-day relationships with licensees and their regional teams, coordinate regular meetings and follow up on agreed actions to support sales growth and consistent brand execution.
• Product development and seasonal launches
• Monitor seasonal product development, calendars and deliverables, coordinating partners and internal teams to support timely launches.
• Collect regional feedback and prepare product, sales and competitor analyses to share collection briefs and reviews with creative leadership and senior management.
• Coordinate samples and product archives, including preparation for shows, showrooms, buyer presentations, displays and photo shoots.
• Prepare and validate product master data for seasonal drops, coordinating its submission to the teams responsible for system setup.
• Buying and retail operations
• Consolidate regional buying requirements and support product presentations and assortment discussions with buyers across seasonal drops.
• Contribute to store assortments and clustering, including European retail and dedicated outlet selections, in alignment with category priorities and local demand.
• Monitor purchase orders and coordinate with Buying, Planning and Allocation on order follow-up, stock transfers, returns and seasonal markdown proposals.
• Follow retail and outlet performance, identify assortment and stock issues, and recommend corrective actions with the relevant teams.
• Marketing and e-commerce execution
• Work with Marketing and licensing partners to support seasonal campaigns, product launches and special projects, coordinating assets, samples and timelines.
• Coordinate e-commerce product information, including product copy and images, and regularly review product detail pages for accuracy, completeness and alignment with brand guidelines.
• Prepare and update visual merchandising guidelines with the relevant teams, coordinating products and samples for guideline photo shoots.
• Product training and sales support
• Coordinate product training with licensee trainers and the Diesel training team, ensuring that store teams receive timely information for new launches.
• Develop and update product presentations, training materials and sales support content for the global store network and Diesel digital learning platforms.
• Performance analysis and market insights
• Prepare weekly and monthly analyses across retail, outlet, e-commerce and wholesale, reviewing sales trends and licensee reports to highlight risks and opportunities.
• Act as the Licensing Office contact for BI reporting needs, coordinating dashboard creation and improvements with the BI team.
• Maintain competitor and market analyses covering products, pricing, distribution and brand positioning, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience in licensing, brand or category management, merchandising or a similar role; experience in fashion, accessories or an international retail environment is preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with confidence in communicating with international partners and regional teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions and sales analysis; strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
• Working knowledge of BI dashboards and reporting tools; familiarity with e-commerce and web analytics is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet seasonal deadlines.
• An analytical mindset and the ability to turn data into clear insights and practical recommendations.
• Initiative, accountability and a hands-on approach to problem solving, combined with clear communication, flexibility and effective teamwork.

Location:

Breganze (VI) - Italy

Compensation & Level:

• CCNL Textile Industry, Level 4°
• Salary range (gross annual): € 25.000- € 27.000

The final offer will be determined based on experience, skills, and level of responsibility. We are open to candidates with different levels of seniority.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, and international work environment
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to multiple business functions and cross-functional collaboration
• Flexible working hours and smart working options
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Supplementary health insurance
• Supplementary pension plan
• Diversity and inclusion policies
• Corporate volunteering initiativesExclusive discounts on OTB Group brands' products
• Corporate welfare services, including company restaurant, gym, beauty centre, nursery and osteopathy studio (for Breganze)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

At OTB, we believe diversity is a strength: every perspective, background, and experience enriches our culture and fuels our creativity. We celebrate our differences and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other personal characteristic.

Candidates who require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the selection process are encouraged to inform the HR team: we will take every necessary step to ensure equal opportunity to participate.

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