Melin Partnerships & Licensing Manager at OluKai-Kaenon-melin-Roark | San Clemente, CA | $85K/yr – $110K/yr

Melin Partnerships & Licensing Manager

San Clemente, CA (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $110K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Drive operational execution of melin's licensing and partnership programs, coordinating launches from contract to rollout across cross-functional teams.

Own end-to-end partnership operations, from submissions and approvals to records in CRM.
Must-have: 5+ years in partnerships, licensing, or brand operations.
Standout: Cross-functional coordination moving partnerships from contract to launch.

Job Description

Support the operational execution of melin’s licensing and partnership programs.
Serve as the operational point of contact for a portfolio of licensing and marketing partners.
Manage licensing submissions, including product concepts, marketing assets, and campaign materials.
Route submissions through internal Asana approval workflows with Creative, Design, Legal, and Brand teams.
Manage brand approvals and maintain organized records of all submitted and approved materials.
Track licensing agreements, renewal timelines, and key contractual milestones.
Track quarterly royalty and giveback reports for all licensing partners.
Work with Finance to ensure reported sales align with royalty payments and contractual guarantees.
Develop comprehensive project timelines, identify potential risks, and facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure every "melin x Partner" touchpoint is executed with excellence.
Coordinate with Creative, Legal, Product, Finance, and Operations teams to move partnerships from contract to launch.

Keep partner onboarding, including account setup and contract documentation, on track.
Maintain accurate partner records within CRM and project management systems.
Process partnership-related orders and product allocations.
Identify and resolve operational issues throughout the partnership lifecycle.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Complimentary meals provided 3x weekly
Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
Growth opportunities within the Archipelago family of brands: melin, OluKai, Kaenon, Roark
Company bonus program
5 year and 10 year Milestone Anniversary travel gifts
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
Company paid life insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
15 Days of PTO accrued annually, plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary, and 3 Floating Holidays per year
Paid beach and giveback days, bi-annual team building events and other in-person celebrations