Space Licensing Manager - Brand Marketing

Responsibilities

• Lead licensed cafe and retail partner relationships from onboarding through ongoing account management.
• Oversee new location openings, build-outs, remodels, and grand launch activations.
• Develop and execute innovative marketing programs, events, seasonal promotions, and experiential campaigns.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, Product Development, Operations, and international stakeholders.
• Drive business growth through sales analysis, forecasting, KPI monitoring, and strategic recommendations.
• Review and manage approvals for products, merchandise, food & beverage offerings, and marketing initiatives.
• Mentor and support team members while serving as a trusted resource across the organization.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen brand awareness and create meaningful consumer engagement.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams, external partners, and Japan headquarters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in licensing, retail, consumer products, food service, experiential marketing, brand marketing, or a related field.
• Experience managing projects from concept through execution.
• Strong analytical, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with external partners, licensees, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Airtable, Adobe Creative Suite, and related business tools.
• Bilingual language skills are a plus.
• Enthusiasm for pop culture, licensed brands, and fan-driven experiences is highly desirable.

Preferred

• Bilingual language skills are a plus.
• Enthusiasm for pop culture, licensed brands, and fan-driven experiences is highly desirable.