Manager / Sr Manager, Product Licensing

What Will You Be Doing?

• Develop annual business growth plans with Licensees and project future revenues with Finance.
• Prepare for Licensee Annual Strategy Meeting; track and ensure execution of all commercial strategies that are agreed.
• Lead relevant stakeholders in project updates, timelines and deliverables – acts as an account manager and liaison between external and internal A&F Co. partners.
• Oversee delivery of Licensee’s global merch plan inclusive of planning by season / size range/gender and ensure that Licensee’s line plan for sku development supports achievement of same.
• Market Trends and Competitive Analysis – conduct in depth analysis on industry developments; benchmark competitors for pricing, assortment by size range, emerging opportunities; assess market activities to inform strategic decisions.
• Partner with Licensing Director and global brand leaders on ambitions for each category license annually, including category expansions and distortions.
• Partner with buying teams to communicate products needed by license in upcoming seasons.
• Review requests from Licensees for distribution by channel & region and make recommendations to Business Development VP for approval.
• Aid in potential partner vetting, support partner proposal process, contract terms & negotiations support.
• New partner onboarding support.

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
• 7+ years of experience in Licensing or related Product background in areas such as Merchandising, Planning or Sourcing
• Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to handle significant responsibility
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Adaptable to change, the team operates with high agility
• Influence and skillset in account or partner management
• Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment