Head of Brand

Next Plc

Head of Brand - Value Licensing

UK (On-site)

£50K/yr – £80K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the licensing strategy and P&L for a global brand portfolio, balancing category expansion and pricing with governance and team leadership to unlock incremental growth across markets.

Strategy and Portfolio Growth: Own and present the licensing strategy, drive category expansion, negotiate global partnerships, and set robust architecture and pricing to avoid internal conflict.
Commercial and Financial Oversight: Own the P&L, manage budgets, forecast financially, and implement licensee reporting processes.
Leadership and Governance: Build and guide a high-performing team while enforcing brand guidelines and a clear approvals framework.

Job Description

Own the brand licensing strategy and portfolio, drive profitable growth across categories and markets, and ensure governance and team leadership for a high-performing licensing function.

Strategy and Portfolio Growth: Own, develop, and present the brand licensing strategy to the Brand Director, prioritising brands, categories, and markets for sustainable, profitable growth. Define brand architecture and pricing direction to prevent internal competition.
Commercial and Financial Oversight: Take full P&L ownership for the value licensing portfolio, oversee the departmental budget, drive financial forecasting, and implement licensee reporting processes.
Brand Governance and Compliance: Define and enforce brand guidelines and a governance and approvals framework across value licensed products.
Leadership: Recruit, grow, and inspire a high-performing value licensing team.