Job#: 2048096Job Description:Apex is hiring a Consumer Products Licensing Manager for a remote contract role. This contract goes through 6/30/2025 (fiscal year), with potential to extend up to 18 months.
Purpose of the Team - Oversees day-to-day management of the International Consumer Products licensing portfolio.
Key projects - Negotiate new deals and renewals for the international consumer products portfolio. Manage contract process from start to finish. Day-to-day licensee management. Brand management experience
California / west coast candidates typically specialize in the entertainment industry.
Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm -
20% - Meetings max
55% - Managing negotiations, day-to-day business management, contracts workflow
25% - Reaching out to internal stakeholders, clarification, and approvals.
Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition
What makes this role interesting? - Supporting a brand in the consumer products and entertainment space
Candidate Requirements
Years of Experience Required - min 5 years, max 15 years. Candidate must have DIRECT licensing management consumer products experience (not tech licensing or music)
Best vs. Average - The ideal candidate will have direct consumer products licensing (not music or tech) experience. They will have experience working with partners and negotiating deals involving licensing management for consumer products.
The ideal candidate will answer these 2 questions: What categories did you manage directly? And did you negotiate deals with partners?
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
Consumer Products Licensing |5+ Years of Experience
Brand Management | 5+ Years of Experience
Entertainment/Toy or Apparel | 5+ Years of Experience
Summary:
Our team aims to broaden how players engage with our title beyond the game, with the goal of providing diverse touchpoints that will delight and create connections for millions of enthusiasts worldwide. This role will help manage and negotiate deals for the International Consumer Products business.
Job Responsibilities:
Support the rapid growth of International Business: evaluate partnerships and execute contracts across all categories for the international business with licensing agencies
Daily activities include developing strategies to increase licensee revenue, selling and securing new business deals, monitoring licensee forecasting to plan and meet revenue objectives, day-to-day management of licensees.
Liaise and influence with key internal teams through matrix management - Product Development, Legal, Finance, Franchise and Marketing - to secure approvals, internal alignment, and timely feedback for partners.
4+ years of Consumer Products licensing experience.
Strong knowledge of and experience with licensing agreements, negotiating deal terms, contract administration and process.
Adept at building out PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports to reflect business acumen and influence decision making. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously against deadlines.
Good understanding of financial analysis, brand management, product development, marketing and competitive product and retail landscape.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for products and brand management, with successful outbound licensing experience at an entertainment studio, global consumer products company, or licensing agency.
Skills:4+ years of Consumer Products licensing experience.Strong knowledge of and experience with licensing agreements, negotiating deal terms, contract administration and process.Adept at building out PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports to reflect business acumen and influence decision