Associate Licensing Manager

Bandai Namco Entertainment America•Irvine, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Licensing Manager provides support for licensing initiatives related to core gaming IPs in the Americas and select international markets. Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day account activities, supporting licensing agreements, tracking budgets and targets, and assisting with partner compliance. This role also helps facilitate communication with licensors and affiliates and contributes to maintaining brand consistency for Bandai Namco’s various IPs. Join us at our new campus in Irvine, California where a hybrid work schedule will be observed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Business Administration, Communication, or related field or equivalent work experience
3 + years of experience in licensing or related industry experience
Strong proficiency in reviewing licensing contracts and fluency in negotiating key business terms
Proficient written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including experience developing clear and effective presentation decks.
Strong teamwork skills, experienced with collaborating with other stakeholders.
Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

Support the management of licensee deals throughout their lifecycle, including tracking contractual compliance, coordinating launches, and monitoring performance.
Collaborate with Licensing leadership to support departmental objectives and contribute to revenue goals.
Monitor industry trends and gaming market activity to help identify potential business opportunities.
Assist in analyzing licensee performance through sales tracking, forecasts, and basic competitive analysis to share observations with leadership.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and international partners, including participation in regular approval and alignment meetings.
Support sales planning by consolidating projections and assisting with validation of quarterly results.
Contribute to licensee recruitment efforts, including participating in research, idea generation, and market analysis.
Assist in the development of brand style guides in collaboration with internal teams and licensors.
Partner with the eCommerce team to support promotional planning across Bandai Namco stores and key retail partners.
Support outreach to potential licensees and assist in preparing presentations, sales materials, and ad-hoc reports/requests.
Perform other duties as assigned.