Licensing Coordinator - Toys and Games (Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months)

The Pokémon Company International•Bellevue, WA

7h•$86,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Licensing Coordinator is an integral team member reporting to the Sr. Manager, Licensing and is responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the Toys & Games business in US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand.

Requirements

BS or BA Degree and/or equivalent working experience.
3-4 years related experience, with previous experience in toy licensing, manufacturing, or related field a plus.
Proven track record of success.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact well with a variety of work groups.
Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Desire to learn the Licensing business, take on new responsibilities and recommend process improvements where appropriate.

Nice To Haves

previous experience in toy licensing, manufacturing, or related field a plus.

Responsibilities

Review submissions daily in online approval portal, WestEnd. Update Licensing Managers on items submitted and needing attention.
Manage flow and track contractual samples from Toys & Games licensees. This includes unpacking boxes, distributing samples across teams, and organizing the samples room on a regular basis.
Stay on top of product launches and retail placement. Partner with Licensing Managers and licensees to furnish monthly new product release deck to Pokemon HQ in Japan.
Review, route, and track marketing submissions across internal teams. Working with Licensing Managers to ensure marketing is in line with business plans and moves smoothly through approval process.
Track progress of contract renewals and amendments. Partner with Legal/Contract Administration to ensure Toys & Games partners have Manufacturing Agreements and/or Customs Letters in place in a timely fashion and those documents are properly uploaded in to WestEnd.
Assist with onboarding new partners, including communication of processes and procedures, furnishing necessary forms and training on the product approval system. Maintain licensee contact lists. Share information with London office Toys & Games team where appropriate. Licensing categories include: plush, figures, playsets, role play, construction, model kits, board games, trading card game accessories, videogame accessories, mobile accessories, consumer electronics and sporting goods.
Participate and assist with the planning and attendance of annual trade shows: Licensing Expo, Toy Fairs and other trade shows and events to ensure all events are turn-key. Manage Toys & Games team meeting calendar.
Keep up to date on Pokémon’s wide range of product offerings and content, inclusive of the Animated series, Trading Card Game, Video Games and Mobile. Use this knowledge to inform day to day activities.