Responsibilities

• Lead Business Development: Spearhead business development initiatives with existing partners that align with the company's overall strategic objectives.
• Manage Multiple Initiatives: Oversee multiple business and licensing initiatives simultaneously, ensuring projects remain on strategy, on schedule, and aligned with commercial objectives.
• Serve as Brand Steward: Act as a key steward of the brand, supporting overall brand direction, positioning, and long-term growth.
• Ensure Brand Compliance: Implement and communicate brand guidelines to ensure all licensees consistently execute the Licensor's creative and strategic direction.
• Protect Brand Integrity: Maintain brand integrity across all licensed product categories while overseeing and managing the design calendar for licensed products.
• Identify New Opportunities: Explore and develop new licensing and business opportunities in partnership with the Business Development team.
• Manage Renewals: Lead and execute renewals with existing licensees while identifying opportunities to expand and strengthen existing partnerships.
• Drive Licensee Performance: Oversee the continuous improvement and development of licensees, providing strategic direction and ensuring alignment with brand and business objectives.
• Build Strong Partnerships: Develop and maintain productive relationships with licensees, prospective partners, internal stakeholders, and other key business partners.
• Deliver Presentations & Business Plans: Develop compelling presentations, business plans, and strategic proposals to support new business development and existing partner growth.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fashion licensing and/or fashion licensing management.
• Proven track record and strong professional experience in fashion and brand management.
• Demonstrated understanding of how licensing opportunities are identified, structured, negotiated, and executed.
• Proven experience securing, negotiating, and managing licensing agreements across a variety of product categories.
• Strong understanding of brand positioning, product development, and the licensed product lifecycle.
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop compelling presentations, business plans, and strategic proposals.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate opportunities and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated with a relentless drive to achieve results, win new business, and close deals.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational, project management, and follow-through skills.