Licensing Executive

We are looking for a highly proactive and organised Licensing Executive to join our team and play a key role in the continuing development of the Club’s brand licensing programme. The role will report into the Licensing Lead with a focus on the day-to-day management of several core elements of the licensing programme.

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

• Minimum 1-2 years work experience in a relevant field, ie Brand Licensing, Consumer Products or Sport
• Highly driven to achieve elite outcomes in a fast-paced environment through a proactive and energetic approach
• Process-driven with impeccable attention to detail
• A high degree of numeracy; comfortable analysing financial data
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, underscored by an ability to prioritise an array of tasks
• Natural relationship management skills, including with senior stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable engaging with elite athletes when supporting on player commercial appearances
• A good understanding of commercial agreements
• 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

How to Apply

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