Brand Licensing Specialist

• Responsible for the business performance of an assigned portfolio of licensees by developing strong business relationships and identifying opportunities to increase licensed product sales expand product assortments grow retail distribution and maximize royalty revenue while ensuring alignment with Scouting Americas brand standards.
• Provides day-to-day account management for an assigned portfolio of licensees serving as the primary business contact and ensuring timely execution of licensing initiatives.
• Coordinates the development review approval and launch of licensed products to ensure compliance with Scouting Americas brand standards and licensing requirements.
• Reviews product concepts artwork packaging advertising and marketing materials submitted by licensees for brand compliance and approval.
• Monitors licensee performance including sales activity product launches royalty reporting and contractual compliance escalating issues when appropriate.
• Assists with preparing licensing agreements amendments renewals and related documentation for assigned licensees.
• Researches market trends competitive products and category opportunities to support business growth within assigned licensing categories.
• Identifies opportunities to expand existing licensing relationships through new products retail distribution promotional initiatives and merchandising programs.
• Supports prospecting efforts for new licensing opportunities by conducting research preparing presentations and assisting with outreach activities.
• Coordinates product samples trade show preparation licensee meetings and other business development activities.
• Maintains accurate licensing records product approvals royalty documentation and licensee information within licensing management systems.
• Collaborates with internal departments including Legal Marketing Merchandising Program and Finance to facilitate product launches and resolve operational issues.
• Assists in preparing reports revenue forecasts and business updates related to assigned licensing accounts.
• Participates in licensee meetings retail visits industry events and trade shows to strengthen relationships and identify marketplace opportunities.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field.

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in brand licensing consumer products merchandising business development or a related field.
• Experience supporting licensed product development account management or brand partnerships is required.

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