Director, Licensing – Brand & Product Management at Earthbound | New York City, NY | $125K/yr – $150K/yr

Earthbound

Director, Licensing – Brand & Product Management

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$125K/yr – $150K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own client relationships and drive licensing programs end-to-end, from onboarding to quarterly business reviews, with a focus on strategy, brand alignment, and cross-functional execution.

Own client relationships and onboard new brands with a clear strategy and quarterly goals.
Drive licensing program design including phase priorities, brand fit, category architecture, and product direction.
Lead cross-functional team collaboration and governance with VP, BD, and Brand Managers to hit portfolio objectives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior relationship holder for clients, in partnership with the VP and with support from your team
Co-develop the licensing strategy for each client — phase 1 category priorities, stretch categories, program roadmap — in partnership with your Business Development counterpart, leading on brand fit, category architecture, and product direction, and present jointly to the VPs for approval
Oversee onboarding of new clients, developing a deep understanding of their brand, needs, and objectives
Ensure Brand Managers execute against each client's strategy, setting quarterly goals for product pitches and licensee growth efforts
Establish and run a QBR cadence for each brand with internal leadership and clients
Identify program challenges and proactively bring innovative solutions to the VP of Brand & Product
Partner with the Licensing & Earthbound Business Development team on new business proposals, budget planning, and financial forecasting
Support trade show strategy and attend key meetings with senior client and licensee partners
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Brand Managers, Product Managers, and Product Associates, including onboarding and ongoing feedback
Model cross-functional collaboration, communication, empowerment, and inclusion across the team and with leadership
Identify opportunities for process improvements within the team
Develop solutions that enhance team productivity and program effectiveness

Earthbound

Earthbound Brands is a global licensing, product design, and creative agency. For over 25 years, we’ve partnered with leading retailers and world-renowned brands to expand their reach through strategic brand extensions, innovative product design and development, and trend-forward creative services. By connecting iconic brands with best-in-class partners, we help them evolve, expand, and grow on a global scale. For more information, visit www.earthboundbrands.com.

Founded in 2000

New York, New York, USA

187 employees (40 in marketing)

earthboundbrands.com