Job Location – El Segundo, CA (Mon-Thurs-Onsite / Friday – Remote)
Type – Contract (3 Months)
Pay Rate – $50.00 – $90.00 Per Hour
***W2 only. Candidates must be local and work 4 days a week onsite in El Segundo, CA 90245***
Our client is actively seeking a professional and detail-oriented Global Licensing Manager to support company’s in-licensing programs across multiple categories. This individual will manage relationships with external partners, negotiate licensing agreements, and ensure brand integrity and alignment across product lines and markets. This is a critical role that works cross-functionally with Product Marketing, Brand Marketing, Legal, Royalty Accounting, Consumer Products, Film, TV, and Sales to drive company growth within toys and support other company’s lines of business.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison for licensors and licensing agents, managing relationships, and identifying potential licensing opportunities aligned with brand strategy and objectives.
- Serve as the central point of contact across multiple business segments, collaborating with internal teams including product marketing, brand marketing, finance, legal, royalty accounting, consumer products, and franchise.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure licensing strategies are fully integrated with product development plans.
- Conduct regular audits and analyze sales and royalty data to identify financial discrepancies; work cross-functionally to resolve issues and ensure compliance with licensing agreements.
- Develop and evaluate financial models to support licensing proposals and business cases.
- Lead negotiations for new license agreements, renewals, contract extensions, and amendments.
- Represent the licensing function in brand team meetings to provide updates on license status, communicate contractual obligations, align on product timelines, and offer strategic solutions or opportunities.
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate records of all license agreements and related documentation.
- Manage special product order requests, Trademark Release Letters, and coordinate with Legal on IP enforcement and infringement matters.
- Maintain and regularly distribute departmental reports and internal updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Support and lead preparation for trade shows, brand presentations, and internal licensing business reviews.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in consumer products and brand licensing; experience in the toy industry is a strong asset.
- Ability to analyze and draw conclusions from data, communicate, and present actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to both internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail; capable of managing multiple projects and licensors simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative team player with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
- Solid understanding of product development processes; prior experience in product development is highly desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; a focus in Licensing, Business, Marketing, or related discipline is preferred.