Senior Coordinator, Consumer Products

About the role

The Senior Coordinator, Consumer Products - Licensing & Business Operations plays a critical role in supporting the growth and operational excellence of Major League Soccer’s Consumer Products business. This individual will manage day-to-day licensing operations, product approvals, royalty administration, partner communications, and cross-functional project coordination across key licensing categories and Premium Partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day contact for assigned licensees and Premium Partners.
• Manage ongoing partner communications regarding product approvals, marketing commitments, reporting requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Track seasonal product development timelines, line reviews, and key milestones to ensure timely market execution.
• Support onboarding of new licensees and Premium Partners and ensure compliance with league policies and brand standards.
• Cook up product, packaging, and marketing initiatives with licensees, clubs, retailers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage product submissions and approvals through MLS brand management systems.
• Ensure products adhere to MLS brand guidelines, trademark requirements, quality standards, and club-specific requirements.
• Maintain approval workflows and support continuous improvement of approval processes.
• Partner with Legal and Brand teams on specimen collection, trademark protection, and operational compliance initiatives.
• Manage royalty reporting timelines and coordinate collection of statements from assigned partners.
• Review royalty reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Cook up quarterly invoicing and payment tracking with Finance.
• Maintain contract summaries, royalty schedules, marketing commitments, and renewal calendars.
• Develop reporting tools and dashboards that improve visibility into licensing performance and partner compliance.
• Maintain licensee line lists, seasonal product decks, launch calendars, and product asset libraries.
• Prepare department recaps, business updates, presentations, and leadership reporting.
• Support annual planning processes, category reviews, and business performance analyses.
• Support the tracking of key business metrics and provide insights that support decision-making across the Consumer Products organization.
• Support execution of Consumer Products initiatives across tentpole events, including MLS All-Star, MLS Cup, Leagues Cup, Consumer Products Summit, and other league events.
• Cook up ticketing, hospitality, product needs, gifting programs, and partner activations.
• Aid in seasonal marketing programs, newsletters, lookbooks, and retail support initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3-5+ years of experience in licensing, consumer products, retail, sports, entertainment, or a related field
• Experience managing multiple projects and external partner relationships
• Familiarity with royalty reporting, product development, licensing operations, or retail merchandising preferred

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of consumer products, licensing, retail, and brand management principles
• Exceptional organization, project management, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Proactive problem solver with strong follow-through and accountability
• Analytical mindset with comfort working with business reporting and financial information
• High-level of commitment to a quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Skills

• Knowledge of soccer and the global sports licensing marketplace
• Experience with licensing management systems and product approval platforms
• Knowledge of the Spanish Language (business proficiency)
• Knowledge of Soccer or sports

Benefits

Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.

Pay

Competitive starting base salary of $66,300 - 70,000, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs.

Schedule

Four (4) day in-office schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely one (1) day each week, based on business and department needs.