Job Description
Position Overview
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The Licensing Manager oversees the day-to-day licensing function, partnering closely with the VP of Client Relations. This role manages licensing operations, rights tracking, reporting, licensor communication, and cross-functional coordination to ensure projects move forward efficiently.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Serve as the internal expert on licensed rights and support Product Development, Sales, Operations, and Leadership.
- Manage relationships with licensors and provide regular business updates.
- Track license agreements, royalty information, renewals, and key deadlines.
- Research new licensing opportunities and collaborate with Sales on market potential.
- Compile and reconcile sales data, prepare recurring licensor reports, and identify reporting discrepancies.
- Maintain and customize product presentations for licensors.
- Manage import/export licensing documentation with manufacturing partners, particularly in Asia.
- Coordinate product samples and marketing materials with licensors and internal teams.
- Prioritize multiple projects while ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
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Qualifications
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- 5+ years of experience in licensing, entertainment, consumer products, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of licensing operations, rights management, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
- Proven ability to work independently, solve problems, and manage competing priorities.
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Preferred Qualifications
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- Experience working with entertainment studios or licensing partners.
- Knowledge of royalty reporting, international licensing, or import/export documentation.
- Background in licensed consumer products or entertainment.
- Experience with process improvements and NetSuite.
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