Get to know the role

Job Title: Manager, Licensing (EMEA)

Job Summary: The Manager, Licensing (EMEA) works closely with the Licensing Director to lead all the operations and marketing activities on behalf of the Licensing team. This means that they lead the conception of creative assets (style guides) for the Softline category by working closely with the Brand Services team and external creative agencies. They are also responsible for supervising the paralegal/financial queries, B2B and B2C PR, social media, and marketing campaigns, as well as coordinating efforts for event plans (BLE trade show) for the consumer products programme in the region. They eventually manage some pan-European Softlines accounts (day-to-day management) and act as EMEA point of contact for some of our global Softline licensees.

This is NOT a Sales and Business Development role.

People Manager: Yes

What you’ll do 

People Management:

• Day to day management of direct reports.

Product Development:

• Lead conception of additional creative assets for the Softline category with external agencies on behalf of the Licensing team. Take a creative approach and ensure appropriate internal stakeholders are involved in decision-making.
• Partner with the Brand Services team to drive quality and champion innovation in local product development, considering wider multi-territory strategy.

Product Approvals:

• Consolidate the product approval ‘daily priority queries’ from the country managers to ensure timely product approvals in line with industry needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and conduct benchmarking for consumer products.

PR and Marketing:

• Responsible for managing the B2B and B2C PR budget and plan for the consumer products programme, including supervising the creation of our marketing assets with the Design team. 
• Participate and assist with the planning and attendance of annual Licensing Summits, Licensing Shows, Toy Fairs and other trade shows and events, as necessary. Ensure visibility of our licensed products during trade shows and Pokémon events. 

Licensee Management:

• Category lead for some pan-Europeans Softlines accounts. Accountable for day-to-day management, including business reviews.
• Supervise contract negotiation and secure the best deals in line with consumer products guidelines and business objectives. Manage the process from contract to product development and execution.
• Ensure timely product approvals in line with licensee needs, anticipate roadblocks, and proactively take measures to address them by working closely with Seattle-based teams.

Franchise Management:

• Work on the creation of targeted Softlines presentations to support our licensees in launching new programmes and products at retail in EMEA. Prepare product presentations as needed for internal and external use.

• Supervise all paralegal/financial queries efficiently and in a timely manner on behalf of the Licensing team.

• Attendance and participation in licensee/partner presentations. Regular attendance of trade shows and social industry functions where applicable (Brand Licensing Europe, etc.).

             

What you’ll bring 

• Six+ (6+) years of relevant experience in Product Development, Licensing/Marketing, and/or Account/Project Management, plus one (1) year of management experience.
• Bachlers degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to present and sell-in creative concepts and execution ideas with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Strong creative skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of local markets across EMEA.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact well with a variety of work groups.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Experience working within a matrix organization.
• Proven track record of success.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• European language is a plus.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between £76,000.00 - £90,00.00 per year. The full range is £76,000.00 - £113,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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