Licensing Manager, Hardlines
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Job Summary
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Brands & LicensingUK & EMEA
LOCATION: London Television Centre Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 44000 - 55000 London Weighting (5441) Bonus (15%) depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the worlds most sought-after TV audio and digital content.
Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful entertaining and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
This role is a key driver of BBC Studios commercial success responsible for identifying and securing strategic licensing partnerships for hardline products that unlock the full potential of iconic brands such as Bluey The 1% Club The Weakest Link and many more. By negotiating impactful deals and expanding brand presence across global markets it transforms creative IP into commercial growth playing a central role in revenue generation and international brand recognition.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
By joining the team you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of creativity and commerce. Youll influence global strategy work with senior stakeholders and help define the future of BBC Studios commercial successall within a team that values leadership innovation and impact.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- Sales & Commercial Growth: Identify and pursue licensing opportunities across regions to meet annual sales and profit targets aligning with brand strategy and guidelines.
- Contract Negotiation & Market Expansion: Negotiate UK Ireland and multi-territory deals to expand BBC Studios brand footprint while adhering to policy and strategic objectives.
- Partner & Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with category partners licensees retailers and internal teams overseeing distribution forecasting and reporting.
- Strategic Planning & Brand Positioning: Collaborate on brand strategies with partners and internal stakeholders to optimise market presence and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Insight & Cross-Team Collaboration: Stay informed on market trends support strategic planning manage budgets and act as a brand champion to maximise commercial impact across teams.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Strong experience managing licensing programmes ideally within the entertainment space.
- Experience in building commercial activity on high revenue catergories and high profile brand collaborations.
- Experience of working on complex commercial projects with multiple stakeholders
- Strong knowledge and understanding of how to commercialise brands across multiple platform
- Knowledge of hardline product licensing
- Some International Travel May be required
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of pre-school product licensing is highly desirable
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent client and agency contacts
- Confident presenter
- Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment & matrix structure
NEXT STEPS
We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.
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