Licensing Manager
El Segundo, CA - USA
Job Summary
Licensing Strategy & Acquisition.
- Research and identify potential licensing opportunities across entertainment gaming sports digital media influencers publishing and lifestyle brands.
- Develop and execute licensing acquisition strategies that support company growth objectives.
- Evaluate the commercial viability of licensing opportunities through market research sales forecasting and competitive analysis.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging intellectual properties that may generate successful toys & collectibles product lines.
Relationship Management.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with licensors licensing agents studios brand owners and industry partners.
- Act as the primary point of contact during licensing discussions and negotiations.
- Represent the company at licensing trade shows industry events toy fairs and business meetings (international travel is required).
- Collaborate with external partners to build long-term strategic relationships.
Negotiation & Contract Management
- Lead negotiations of licensing agreements term sheets royalty structures minimum guarantees and other commercial terms.
- Ensure licensing agreements meet business objectives while complying with company policies and legal requirements.
- Track contract milestones renewals reporting obligations and compliance requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration.
- Work closely with Creative Product Development Marketing Sales Finance and Operations teams to assess licensing opportunities and support product launches.
- Facilitate communication between licensors and internal stakeholders throughout the product development cycle.
- Ensure licensed products adhere to brand guidelines and approval processes.
Financial & Portfolio Management.
- Develop licensing business cases sales forecasts and ROI analysis.
- Manage licensing budgets royalty commitments and minimum guarantee obligations.
- Track the performance of licensed products and provide recommendations for renewals expansions or terminations.
- Prepare regular reports on licensing pipeline market opportunities and portfolio performance.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in business administration Marketing Entertainment Management Communications or related disciplines.
- 5 years of experience in licensing business development brand partnerships consumer products entertainment or toys & collectibles industry roles.
- Proven experience negotiating and securing intellectual property licensing agreements.
- Strong network within or familiarity with the licensing entertainment gaming or consumer products industries preferably with an international outlook.
- Experience working with licensors such as movie studios gaming companies sports organizations or major consumer brands is highly desirable.
- Deep understanding of licensing agreements royalty structures and intellectual property rights.
- Strong negotiation presentation and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent commercial acumen and analytical capabilities.
- Ability to evaluate market trends and identify profitable business opportunities.
- Exceptional communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
YuMe (part of the Maxx Group) is an award-winning global toy brand that dreams of bringing people together through imagination, fun, and entertainment. YuMe, inspired by the word meaning “to dream” in Japanese, is recognized for its highly stylized plush, surprise capsules, and other ... View more