Assistant Licensing Manager

The role

This role develops Pokémon licensed products to ensure a presence at retail across the US and Canada. The person will manage designated accessory licensees and support the Softlines business, specifically Accessories and Footwear.

What you will do

• Act as key contact for designated Accessory licensees.
• Assist licensees with brand onboarding, database training, and reporting.
• Identify and engage with prospective licensees for strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Senior Manager to develop creative direction for Accessories and Footwear.
• Review product and marketing submissions in the product approvals system.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, and inter-department communication.
• Manage contract processing and tracking through the pipeline.
• Supervise generation and delivery of legal forms including manufacturer agreements.
• Assist with annual budgeting, financial planning, and strategic licensing plans.
• Participate in planning and attendance of annual Licensing Summits, Licensing Show, and Toy Fair.

Required qualifications

• BS or BA Degree and/or equivalent working experience.
• 3-5 years minimum related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact well with workgroups and various personalities.
• Leadership, strategic, and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines with little supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to complete tasks independently by assigned deadline.
• Strong MS Office including excel spreadsheets.
• Experience with PowerPoint presentations.
• Comfortable with databases, creating and implementing tracking systems and reports.

Nice to have

• previous experience in softlines licensing, manufacturing or related field

Benefits

• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.

About the company

The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website.