Brand Licensing Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the business performance and daily account relationships for a designated portfolio of licensees.

• Discover opportunities to boost licensed product sales, broaden product assortments, enhance retail distribution, and optimize royalty revenue.

• Facilitate the development, review, approval, and launch of licensed products.

• Evaluate product concepts, artwork, packaging, advertising, and marketing materials to ensure brand compliance.

• Track licensee performance, sales activities, product launches, royalty reporting, and adherence to contracts.

• Assist with licensing agreements, amendments, renewals, and associated documentation.

• Investigate market trends, competitive products, and category opportunities.

• Identify chances to enhance existing licensing relationships through products, distribution, promotions, and merchandising.

• Aid in new licensing business development through research, presentations, and outreach efforts.

• Organize product samples, trade shows, licensee meetings, and business development initiatives.

• Maintain licensing records, product approvals, royalty documentation, and licensee information within licensing management systems.

• Collaborate with the Legal, Marketing, Merchandising, Program, and Finance departments.

• Create reports, revenue forecasts, and business updates.

• Engage in licensee meetings, retail visits, industry events, and trade shows.

• Execute other job-related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in brand licensing, consumer products, merchandising, business development, or a similar field.

• Experience in supporting licensed product development, account management, or brand partnerships is essential.

• Strong business acumen with knowledge of operational and strategic decision-making.

• Comprehensive understanding of retail operations and business objectives.

• Familiarity with trade show logistics and events.

• Knowledge of Scouting America’s programs is recommended.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Proven ability to drive results, cultivate partnerships, create solutions, and foster customer loyalty.

• Self-motivated individual who demonstrates initiative.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Capability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.

• Customer-focused with a collaborative approach and ability to take action.

• Application will inquire about candidate experience and knowledge regarding licensing agreements, royalties, intellectual property rights, retail and distribution channels, contract law, and negotiation skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to benefits and opportunities for achievement.

• Possibility of a remote work arrangement for the suitable candidate, if not local.