Licensing Executive
Full description
Key Responsibilities
* Support the day-to-day management of licensees, including managing the product approval process, organising royalty reports and developing strong relationships with licensees to support revenue growth and fan engagement
* Managing the approval process from initial designs through sampling stages, ensuring licensees produce best-in-class products in line with the Club’s brand
* Proactively requesting, organising and analysing royalty reports and tracking them in overview documents
* Working closely with Partnership Management and Marketing teams to support the delivery of licensing partner rights, including player appearances
* Researching options to upgrade licensing processes via an online system, providing recommendations and ultimately managing the implementation
* Onboarding new licensees; sharing assets, brand guidelines and explaining processes
* Tracking licensing contract rights and maintaining overview documents
* Ensuring all licensee manufacturing information is filed and up to date
* Supporting the organisation of licensee events and attendance at industry trade shows like Brand Licensing Europe
Person Specification
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Minimum 1-2 years work experience in a relevant field, ie Brand Licensing, Consumer Products or Sport
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Highly driven to achieve elite outcomes in a fast-paced environment through a proactive and energetic approach
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Process-driven with impeccable attention to detail
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A high degree of numeracy; comfortable analysing financial data
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Excellent planning and organisational skills, underscored by an ability to prioritise an array of tasks
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Natural relationship management skills, including with senior stakeholders
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
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Comfortable engaging with elite athletes when supporting on player commercial appearances
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A good understanding of commercial agreements
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Keen interest in football culture and/or the wider sport industry
Desirable:
* Good awareness of current consumer trends and the retail landscape, including sustainability best practices
* An understanding of the product development cycle
* Experience using an online system to manage product approvals and process royalty reports