Licensing Executive
Job Summary
We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Licensing Executive to join our growing M&L division. Reporting to the Senior Licensing Lead you will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of licensed product programs that bring the Williams F1 brand to fans around the world. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of sport brand and consumer products.
- License Management: Manage day-to-day relationships with existing licensees across apparel accessories collectibles gaming and lifestyle categories ensuring contractual compliance quality standards and commercial targets are met.
- Business Development: Identify prospect and onboard new licensing partners globally with a focus on growing brand presence in key markets including the UK Europe the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
- Contract & Legal Coordination: Support the negotiation and execution of licensing agreements in partnership with the legal team ensuring terms protect the teams brand and deliver strong commercial returns.
- Royalty & Reporting: Monitor licensee royalty submissions maintain accurate records and produce regular performance reports for senior stakeholders.
- Product Approval: Oversee the product approval process working with licensees and the brand team to ensure all licensed products meet Atlassian Williams F1 Teams quality and brand guidelines.
- Market Intelligence: Track consumer trends competitor licensing activity and emerging categories to identify new commercial opportunities.
- Event Activation: Support licensee activations at race weekends fan festivals and retail events maximising brand visibility and partner ROI.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Marketing Partnerships and Retail teams to align licensing activity with broader commercial and communications strategies.
Qualifications :
Essential
- 24 years experience in brand licensing consumer products or sports and entertainment commercial roles
- Strong understanding of licensing deal structures royalty models and contract fundamentals
- Proven ability to manage multiple commercial relationships simultaneously delivering results under pressure
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels
- Highly organised detail-oriented and comfortable taking a data-driven approach to decision-making
Desirable
- Experience within Formula 1 motorsport or a broader sports or entertainment organisation
- An existing network within the licensed consumer products industry
- Familiarity with brand approval workflows and product development processes
- Experience working with international licensees across multiple territories
Additional Information :
We believe great people deserve great rewards. Thats why we offer a competitive benefits package featuring generous holidays exciting staff events and a range of car schemes; plus a competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
Based in the heart of London youll work from our modern collaborative office with regular travel to our Grove Oxfordshire headquarters. The role also offers the unique opportunity to attend race weekends and travel internationally across the F1 calendar.
Join a fast-paced future-thinking team thats driving innovation and pushing past engineering boundaries
Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
114 race victories in Formula 1, nine times Formula 1 Constructors Champion, seven times Formula 1 World Drivers Champions and the only team to have won in F1, 24h Le Mans and British Touring Cars. A proven track record that sets Williams Racing apart from the competition. Our unique ... View more