Project Manager

Overview

Our client aims to broaden how players engage with their game, with the goal of providing diverse touchpoints that will delight and create connections for millions of gaming enthusiasts worldwide. This role will help manage and negotiate deals for the International Consumer Products business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the rapid growth of International Business: evaluate partnerships and execute contracts across all categories for the international business with licensing agencies.
• Daily activities include developing strategies to increase licensee revenue, selling and securing new business deals, monitoring licensee forecasting to plan and meet revenue objectives, day-to-day management of licensees.
• Liaise and influence with key internal teams through matrix management – Product Development, Legal, Finance, Franchise and Marketing – to secure approvals, internal alignment, and timely feedback for partners.
• 4+ years of Consumer Products licensing experience.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with licensing agreements, negotiating deal terms, contract administration and process.
• Adept at building out presentations and reports to reflect business acumen and influence decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously against deadlines.
• Good understanding of financial analysis, brand management, product development, marketing and competitive product and retail landscape.
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for products and brand management, with successful outbound licensing experience at an entertainment studio, global consumer products company, or licensing agency.

Skills:

• 4+ years of Consumer Products licensing experience.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with licensing agreements, negotiating deal terms, contract administration and process.
• Adept at building out presentations and reports to reflect business acumen and influence decision making. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously against deadlines.
• Good understanding of financial analysis, brand management, product development, marketing and competitive product and retail landscape.
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for products and brand management, with successful outbound licensing experience at an entertainment studio, global consumer products company, or licensing agency.
• Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of successfully closing licensing deals and driving revenue growth.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with the capacity to leverage market insights and data to inform decision-making and drive results.

Education/Experience:

• 5+ Years Experience in Licensing in the Consumer Products space (non-tech)
• Bachelor’s Degree

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50.05 to $55.62 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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Our eligible talent gets access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

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