Director Manager of Licensing #1519

We are a Los Angeles-based consumer goods and brand management company. Through our portfolio of gaming and entertainment brands, we deliver fast, focused, fun. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefit plan, a casual and fun working environment, and career growth opportunities.

This is a hybrid role with two to three days onsite at the El Segundo office.

POSITION: LICENSE MANAGER/DIRECTOR

We are looking to expand our team by adding an Outbound Licensing Manager/Director. This role will play a critical part in overseeing the licensing activities within our organization. It will focus on cross-category, outbound, consumer products licensing, on a global scale. This individual will be responsible for category matrix building, deal negotiation, and will ensure compliance with licensing agreements. They will work to optimize license usage and strategize to maximize partnership. This role involves working closely with various departments, vendors, and legal teams to ensure the organization's intellectual property rights are professionally managed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the procurement of new licensees and oversee renewal process with existing licensees, ensuring they align with business needs and comply with regulations.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive license management strategy, ensuring compliance across the organization.
• Work with licensing partners to build annual business plans and quarterly projections.
• Assist Finance team with guaranteed and royalty payments.
• Monitor license usage, ensuring that all licenses are appropriately assigned and utilized efficiently.
• Conduct regular audits to identify any license discrepancies and resolve non-compliance issues promptly.
• Collaborate with vendors to negotiate favorable license agreements, including terms, conditions, and royalty structures that align with the organization's needs and goals.
• Build strong relationships with partners to stay informed about updates, upcoming changes, and industry trends.
• Keep the organization informed about licensing-related updates, industry trends, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all licenses and related agreements.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management, highlighting licensing deal status, and targeted projections.
  

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Proven experience in license management in the consumer goods industry and strong understanding of legal and regulatory implications in the industry.
• Familiarity with industry-standard licensing management tools and software.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional team and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to manage and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • No-drama collaborator that contributes and takes accountability with team members.
• Work effectively without micromanagement.
• Compensation commensurate with skill and experience.