Director, Licensing

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high-quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. We are focused on our customers and our brands that drive the company’s future growth. Innovation defines us as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and analytical thinking. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and implement business development opportunities across existing partners.
• Partner with licensors to develop and grow partnerships with the goal of driving revenue and increasing engagement.
• Work closely with licensors to develop and achieve financial plans and key performance indicators while driving growth strategies for the partnership.
• Build strategic and tactical changes that drive business strategy and promote efficiency.
• Demonstrate experience with direct licensee product development process.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with licensor teams.
• Regularly update all development and shipping trackers.
• Manage development calendar for all categories.
• Schedule and attend all licensor and cross-functional meetings.
• Coordinate social/product compliance.
• Handle all photography requests.
• Publish seasonal bookings recap to licensor operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; previous licensing experience of 5+ years preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Analytical; comfortable working with numbers; proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience in PLM & SAP a plus.
• Fast-paced environment requires a dedicated self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit and excellent organizational skills.
• Passion for building and maintaining relationships.
• Ability to successfully multi-task and manage tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision).
• Matching 401(k).
• Summer Fridays.
• Generous PTO.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Social impact program (Centric Cares) focusing on volunteerism.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through workshops, resources, and inspiring conversations.

Pay

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect. Offers are tailored within this range based on the selected candidate’s educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other relevant factors.