Licensing Manager [213740]

Aquent has partnered with a global leader in play, entertainment, and consumer products to find a business-minded licensing professional to help manage and grow its licensing programs. You’ll be the main business contact for key licensing partners. That means managing day-to-day relationships, keeping contracts and financials on track, and finding ways to grow each category. Your work will shape how well-known brands show up in licensed products, both in stores and online.

Hybrid role. Can sit in Boston, Seattle, or Burbank.

MUST-HAVE EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience with licensing agreements and negotiation
• Ownership of forecasting and royalty reporting
• Direct management of licensee or licensor relationships in consumer products

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage key partnerships: Be the primary contact for assigned licensing partners, handling day-to-day communication, operations, and relationship health.
• Manage agreements: Oversee the contract lifecycle, including negotiating terms, renewals, amendments, deliverables, and compliance tracking.
• Own the financials: Track royalty reporting, analyze sales forecasts, and deliver revenue projections that support category decisions.
• Grow the category: Evaluate licensee performance, spot market opportunities, and track retail trends.
• Work across teams: Partner with Finance, Legal, Brand, Marketing, and Sales to keep licensing programs aligned with business goals.
• Bring market insight: Stay on top of competitive activity, retailer strategies, and distribution channels to support partner presentations and internal reviews.

WHAT YOU NEED

• 3+ years in licensing, licensing business operations, or brand management with direct licensing agreement exposure
• Experience working for a licensor, licensee, or brand with an established licensing program
• Hands-on experience building or owning forecasts and royalty reporting, along with a solid understanding of licensing agreements and royalty structures
• A track record of managing external business partners
• Strong analytical skills, including tracking financial data and interpreting performance
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

BONUS POINTS

• Experience with financial reporting or forecasting tools
• Licensing contract administration with financial responsibility

Client Description

Our Client is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, they offer a variety of ways for audiences to experience their iconic brands.

NO ONE HAS BENEFITS LIKE AQUENT! Working with AQUENT gets you access to some pretty cool things including:

• Subsidized (up to 85%!) Health, Vision and Dental Benefits
• Access to Fidelity 401(k) with Matching!
• FSA Program
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Resume / Portfolio Review + Interview Prep. You’ll be set-up for success!
• Compare our benefits to other agencies, here!

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