Brand Manager – IP Development (Intellectual Property)

Responsibilities

• Strategic Development:
• Support on exploring new IP opportunities to support TBP’s growth ambition
• Support on building the long-term brand strategy for new IP, with each IP owner
• Account Management
• Act as the TBP point person for day-to-day client relationships, operations and planning.
• Take responsibility for scheduling regular management and strategic check ins
• Use Asana, or other project management tools, to ensure consistent communication and alignment
• Ensure timely follow ups, and lead accountability of actions
• External IP representation and ambassador – representing the IP’s vision, values and strategic mission during reviews, pitches, industry events and more
• Brand & Franchise Management

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in brand management within entertainment, gaming or media, ideally with additional experience across product marketing, licensing or IP development.
• Skills: strong project management, account management, data analysis, and creative vision.
• Communication: excellent written and verbal communication skills to lead cross-functional teams.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Franchise & Brand, management skills, IP, Licensing, Content, Partnership, and ability to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the competitive landscape.
• Strong brand management experience, ideally with experience of franchise management, brand stewardship and/or marketing. An individual who can translate insights into strategies that evolve the IP consumer product portfolio, while staying true to the brand's values and storytelling.
• Strong partner and stakeholder management skills, demonstrating the ability to develop strong working relationships with senior internal and external teams.
• Ability to work autonomously across multiple projects and remain highly organized, able to prioritise projects in a rapidly changing work environment, while simultaneously delivering against tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Adept at storytelling – crafting a balance between creative and commercial needs

Benefits

• Company Bonus Scheme
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Group Pension Plan where we contribute 5%
• Life Assurance of 4 times salary
• Health Insurance (currently with Vitality)
• Health Shield Cashback Plan
• Harry Potter Franchise Partner discounts and a free ticket to see both parts of Harry Potter & The Cursed Child
• Annual Creative Bursary
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle Scheme