melin Partnerships & Licensing Manager

Who We Are:

At melin we set out to create the most premium highest quality headwear in the world. We believe that with more thought time and care invested into how we make our products that we can extend the life of our hats and the adventures we take them on. We are looking to expand our internal family and are seeking one incredible human capable of excellence in a fast-paced work environment and eager to join an elite yet small team of A Players.

About the Role:

The Partnerships & Licensing Manager will serve as the operational backbone of melins growing collaborations division and will have experience in licensing and managing high value relationships. This role is designed for a high-energy professional who excels at balancing the big picture with the tiny details. You will manage a curated portfolio of key marketing partnerships projects ensuring every brand interaction is seamless professional and high-impact. From managing sales operations and account setups to overseeing project timelines your goal is to deliver a best-in-class experience for our partners while ensuring internal workflows remain efficient and scalable. You are the glue between our high-level strategy and the physical product reaching the fan. You thrive in the details so our partners feel like they are part of the melin family.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the operational execution of melins licensing and partnership programs.
• Serve as the operational point of contact for a portfolio of licensing and marketing partners.
• Manage licensing submissions including product concepts marketing assets and campaign materials.
• Route submissions through internal Asana approval workflows with Creative Design Legal and Brand teams.
• Manage brand approvals and maintain organized records of all submitted and approved materials.
• Track licensing agreements renewal timelines and key contractual milestones.
• Track quarterly royalty and giveback reports for all licensing partners.
• Work with Finance to ensure reported sales align with royalty payments and contractual guarantees.
• Develop comprehensive project timelines identify potential risks and facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure every melin x Partner touchpoint is executed with excellence.
• Coordinate with Creative Legal Product Finance and Operations teams to move partnerships from contract to launch.
• Support partner onboarding including account setup and contract documentation.
• Maintain accurate partner records within CRM and project management systems.
• Process partnership-related orders and product allocations.
• Identify and resolve operational issues throughout the partnership lifecycle.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of experience in partnerships sports marketing licensing or brand operations.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Sheets Docs Slides); strong Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with project management tools such as Asana required; familiarity with systems like Full Circle is a plus.
• Self-motivated and proactive with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Interest in or understanding of the sports lifestyle and cultural verticals melin operates in.

Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $85000 to $110000 plus opportunity for annual bonus; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Location & Office Structure: This is an in-office hybrid position mandatory 4 days per week in office in San Clemente with the option to work from home 1 day per week. Subject to change without notice as per company guidelines. This position will require you to travel domestically and internationally from time to time.

Benefits and Perks:

• Complimentary meals provided 3x weekly
• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
• Growth opportunities within the Archipelago family of brands: melin OluKai Kaenon Roark
• Company bonus program
• 5 year and 10 year Milestone Anniversary travel gifts
• Medical Dental Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• Company paid life insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
• 15 Days of PTO accrued annually plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary and 3 Floating Holidays per year
• Paid beach and giveback days bi-annual team building events and other in-person celebrations
• Work with talented and great people who share a love of melin
• Dog friendly office

Archipelago Companies values a diverse inclusive and entrepreneurial workforce and culture and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Required Experience:

Manager