Assistant Licensing Manager

The Pokémon Company • Bellevue, WA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Licensing Manager supports The Pokémon Company International’s Licensing & Promotions Team in developing Pokémon licensed products and maintaining a strong retail presence across the US and Canada. The role supports the Softlines business, specifically Accessories and Footwear, and assists the Senior Manager, Licensing with day-to-day business for designated domestic partnerships. It works closely with licensees and internal Brand Services and Retail Marketing teams to grow and manage the licensing program, develop products, and meet brand and revenue goals.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree and/or equivalent working experience.
• At least 3–5 years of related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with groups and varied personalities.
• Leadership, strategic-thinking, and creative-thinking skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines with little supervision.
• Detail orientation and strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks independently and on own initiative by assigned deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
• Comfort with databases, creating and implementing tracking systems and reports, and training licensees as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in softlines licensing, manufacturing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day contact for designated accessory licensees, supporting onboarding, continued education, database training and implementation, forms processing, data gathering and reporting, and marketing.
• Identify and engage prospective licensees in support of strategic initiatives identified by the Senior Manager, Licensing – Softlines.
• Partner with the Senior Manager, Softlines to develop creative direction for Accessories and Footwear based on industry expertise and ongoing trend evaluation.
• Collaborate with the Brand Services team to identify creative solutions for innovative, trend-right products.
• Review product and marketing submissions in the approvals system daily with the Softlines Coordinator, and provide comments or approvals as appropriate.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, and interdepartmental communication to ensure projects meet deadlines and brand standards.
• Work with the Softlines Coordinator to manage contract processing and tracking, and oversee generation, processing, and delivery of legal forms such as manufacturer’s agreements and customs letters.
• Assist with annual budgeting, financial planning and development, and implementation of strategic licensing plans to achieve revenue targets and grow the licensing business.
• Evaluate royalty reporting to assess partner performance, confirm compliance with contractual terms, and identify opportunities.
• Participate in and assist with planning and attending annual Licensing Summits, Licensing Show, Toy Fair, and other trade shows and events.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long- and short-term income protection insurance.
• 401(k) employer matching for US employees.
• Pension employer contributions for UK, Ireland, and Mexico employees.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn Learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level