Licensing Coordinator

Ford • Allen Park, MI

7d • $72,480 - $141,360 • Onsite

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Our Marketing, Sales & Service organization advances the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing, sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes, ears and voice of Ford.
In this position...
Identify & coordinate licensing opportunities for Ford's Intellectual Property (IP) in the areas of Service/Repair, Tech Training, Diagnostic Data

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field with automotive experience
• 1+ years of experience with finance or accounting
• 1+ years of experience with contract/agreement creation and management
• Demonstrated ability to work independently & manage multiple complex projects
• Strong communication skills and experience within the area of legal/business documentation (contracts, licensees, purchase orders, statements of work, etc.)
• Well-established writing & presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills & strategic mindset
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Field experience helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with multiple licensees (approx. 80) across several areas of the SEO Business (Repair/Service Products, Dealer Management Systems, Collision, etc.). Facilitate two-way communications of business needs and issues.
• Verify & track adherence to contractual elements including terms & conditions, reporting requirements, royalty payment submissions.
• Manage monthly Royalty finance and reconciliation process. Ensure timely collection of all quarterly licensee royalty payments; verify accuracy of payments. Work with SEO Finance, & Global Cash Operations/Treasury to collect to ensure appropriate accounting/tracking of payments.
• Manage new licensee request process; coordinate the receipt, review, and dispositioning of new data/IP license requests from external companies.
• Assist with maintaining & reconciling financial reports, records, and notes in accordance with the Ford Record Retention Policy.
• Assist in establishing processes & procedures with the SEO Licensing Group.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Ford organizations including SEO Finance, Global Cash Operations, Ford Global Technologies Limited (FGTL), Dealer Connectivity & Data Services (DCDS), Parts Supply & Logistics (PS&L), and various other Ford organizations.
• Analyze financial or other information to understand, plan, and implement key financial actions that will identify potential profit, savings, or other opportunities within Licensing as well as forecasting for future business years.
• Author/update new license agreements as required.
• Provide support for other Licensing and or Publications functions as needed.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees