Consumer Product Licensing Manager - Gaming
Company: TEKsystems
Location: Redmond
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Our client is looking for a licensing manager to support their
consumer products in the gaming industry. This will be a remote 6
month contract. Top Skills' Details1. Consumer Products Licensing
4-10 Years of Experience2. Brand Management 5 + Years of
Experience3. Entertainment/Toy or Apparel 5+ Years of
ExperienceDescription:Our team aims to broaden how players engage
beyond the game, with the goal of providing diverse touchpoints
that will delight and create connections for millions of gaming
enthusiasts worldwide. This role will help manage and negotiate
deals for the International Consumer Products business.Job
Responsibilities:Support the rapid growth of International
Business: evaluate partnerships and execute contracts across all
categories for the international business with licensing
agencies.Daily activities include developing strategies to increase
licensee revenue, selling and securing new business deals,
monitoring licensee forecasting to plan and meet revenue
objectives, day-to-day management of licensees.Liaise and influence
with key internal teams through matrix management - Product
Development, Legal, Finance, Franchise and Marketing - to secure
approvals, internal alignment, and timely feedback for partners.4+
years of Consumer Products licensing experience.Strong knowledge of
and experience with licensing agreements, negotiating deal terms,
contract administration and process.Adept at building out
PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports to reflect business
acumen and influence decision making. Ability to manage multiple
complex projects simultaneously against deadlines.Good
understanding of financial analysis, brand management, product
development, marketing and competitive product and retail
landscape.The ideal candidate will have a passion for products and
brand management, with successful outbound licensing experience at
an entertainment studio, global consumer products company, or
licensing agency.--- Purpose of the Team - Oversees day-to-day
management of the International Consumer Products licensing
portfolio.--- Key projects - Negotiate new deals and renewals for
the international consumer products portfolio. Manage contract
process from start to finish. Day-to-day licensee management. Brand
management experienceCalifornia / west coast candidates typically
specialize in the entertainment industry.--- Typical task breakdown
and operating rhythm -o 20% - Meetings maxo 55% - Managing
negotiations, day-to-day business management, contracts workflowo
25% - Reaching out to internal stakeholders, clarification, and
approvals.Additional Skills & Qualifications:--- 5+ years of
Consumer Products licensing experience.--- Strong knowledge of and
experience with licensing agreements, negotiating deal terms,
contract administration and process.--- Adept at building out
PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports to reflect business
acumen and influence decision making. Ability to manage multiple
complex projects simultaneously against deadlines.--- Good
understanding of financial analysis, brand management, product
development, marketing and competitive product and retail
landscape.--- The ideal candidate will have a passion for products
and brand management, with successful outbound licensing experience
at an entertainment studio, global consumer products company, or
licensing agency.--- Exceptional negotiation and contract
management skills, with a track record of successfully closing
licensing deals and driving revenue growth.--- Strong analytical
and strategic thinking abilities, with the capacity to leverage
market insights and data to inform decision-making and drive
results.--- Years of Experience Required - min 5 years, max 15
years. Candidate must have DIRECT licensing management consumer
products experience (not tech licensing or music)--- Degrees or
certifications required - Bachelors--- Disqualifiers - Candidates
with 15+ years of experience will not be eligible for this role,---
Best vs. Average - The ideal candidate will have direct consumer
products licensing (not music or tech) experience between 4-10
years. They will have experience working with partners and
negotiating deals involving licensing management for consumer
products. We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted
wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other
protected classification. Eligibility requirements apply to some
benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of
employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to
specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may
be eligible for the following:
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