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Assistant Manager Licensing, Business Development
Hot Topic
California, USA
Full-time
Mid · 3+ years experience
Hybrid
USD 70000-75000 yearly / year
Discovered 1 months ago
Full Job Posting
- Serve as main Business Development liaison (externally and internally), including but not limited to licensor requests, resolve key issues, streamline processes, and create efficiencies.
- Drive business forward by finding incremental opportunities and manage existing partners with the goal of meeting or exceeding pre-determined revenue targets and growth objectives.
- Negotiate with external partners and work with internal partners (legal, sales, marketing) to execute agreements, programs, and audits as needed.
- Manage every aspect of licensing partner relationships, from ensuring timely product launches and negotiating contracts from start to finish, to maintaining the relationship after the agreement is finalized.
- Assist in defining and executing the business strategy while serving as the main contact for key licensors and working closely to communicate and resolve issues as they arise.
- Oversee all stages of the licensed product approval process for designated properties and ensure product is approved in a timely and efficient manner.
- Lead and provide sales forecasts as requested, proactively track compliance, and adhere to all contractual requirements.
- Supervise and delegate work of direct report
- Research and understand the competitive landscape. Understand market trends, consumer trends, retailer and industry needs.
- Pitch new companies to develop consumer products programs in connection with content, games and marketing events.
- Provide business insights including financial analysis, preparing presentations and other projects.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- May occasionally travel offsite to meetings.
- Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relevant experience with a solid understanding of licensing preferred
- Strong attention to detail with organizational and project management skills
- Creative, analytical, and strategic thinker
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Proven communication skills; must be articulate and professional both in written and verbal forms
- Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment
- Regularly required to sit, stand
- Occasionally will lift/move up to 20 pounds
About Hot Topic
Retail10000 employeesFounded 1989
American specialty retailer serving music and pop-culture fans with licensed apparel, accessories, collectibles, and gifts.
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