Job Description

LICENSING MANAGER

We are looking for a commercially driven Licensing Manager to lead the growth and management of the company's license brand portfolio by identifying high-potential brands, developing and negotiating licensing partnerships, and driving commercial performance - from opportunity sourcing through portfolio evaluation and strategic recommendations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify, evaluate, and develop new licensing opportunities and maintain a strong brand pipeline.
Manage commercial negotiations with principals, including royalty terms and partnership agreements.
Coordinate with Legal and relevant stakeholders on licensing agreements and legal matters.
Work closely with Commercial teams to align sales forecasts and buying plans, and monitor actual performance against targets.
Coordinate license brand events and campaigns with internal teams and principals.
Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize the license brand portfolio and commercial results, and provide commercial insights and recommendations for improvement and growth.
Build and maintain strong relationships with brand principals, licensors, and internal stakeholders.
Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize the license brand portfolio and commercial results.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field.
7–10+ years of relevant experience in brand licensing, business development, commercial, partnership, merchandising or related field.
Experience in brand licensing and/or managing relationships with principals is highly preferred.
Good understanding of fashion, lifestyle, consumer brands, and retail market trends.
Strong commercial acumen with experience in negotiation, sales planning, and business performance analysis.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners.
English proficiency with confidence in managing international brand principals.

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