Sr. Manager - Licensing
Apply NowCompany: Just Play
Location: El Segundo, CA 90245
Description:
Job Title: Sr. Manager - Licensing
Department: Licensing
Reporting To: Sr. Director - Licensing
Location: Los Angeles, CA - hybrid
Company Overview:
Just Play is a passionate and trend driven leader in the children's consumer goods industry. Our products are an impressive mix of promotional and everyday items for the whole family. We work with the world's leading children's entertainment brands to manufacture and distribute exceptional products to every major mass retailer throughout North America and around the world.
Job Summary:
Just Play is seeking a Sr. Manager, Licensing to manage day-to-day business with existing and potential licensors in a fast-paced and exciting environment. This individual will work with internal and external teams to provide timely updates to licensing partners. Ideal candidate will be a passionate team player that can manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously while maintaining the highest level of organization.
Principal Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Just Play is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Department: Licensing
Reporting To: Sr. Director - Licensing
Location: Los Angeles, CA - hybrid
Company Overview:
Just Play is a passionate and trend driven leader in the children's consumer goods industry. Our products are an impressive mix of promotional and everyday items for the whole family. We work with the world's leading children's entertainment brands to manufacture and distribute exceptional products to every major mass retailer throughout North America and around the world.
Job Summary:
Just Play is seeking a Sr. Manager, Licensing to manage day-to-day business with existing and potential licensors in a fast-paced and exciting environment. This individual will work with internal and external teams to provide timely updates to licensing partners. Ideal candidate will be a passionate team player that can manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously while maintaining the highest level of organization.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Identify/evaluate new brand opportunities
- Partner with Brand Strategy team to identify white space
- Manage pitch development for potential new partners
- Lead negotiations of contracts and amendments with licensor partners including financial deal points and other material terms
- Serve as main conduit for licensor requests
- Lead business review and forecast conversations with partners
- Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, competitors and business opportunities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business or related field preferred
- 7-10 years of directly related experience
- Ability to create presentations as needed
- Strong analytical skills with experience and enthusiasm for contract and deal negotiations
- Ability to multi-task while staying organized with strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Highly motivated individual with strong work ethic; self-starter who can work well both independently and as part of a larger cross-functional team
- Advanced collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Occasional travel as needed.
- Fluency in English (both written and verbal).
Just Play is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.