Licensing Partner

Spin Master•New York, NY

7d•$60,000 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

The Licensing Partner will be responsible for driving the technical and administrative execution of the licensor approval process for global portfolios. Acting as the main liaison between licensors, GBT PD, and Design teams, this role ensures that all product, packaging, and marketing submissions follow established legal documentation and contractual terms. The position requires a high level of functional expertise in coordinating the product development lifecycle while maintaining daily communication and support for both internal and external partners. Responsibilities include managing PD timelines, mitigating risks through action plans, and facilitating cross-functional alignment to ensure the timely delivery of licensed products. This is a remote position.

Requirements

Previous experience in Licensing, Project Management, or Legal roles within the consumer goods industry.
Proven service-minded and strong client service focus, flexible and open to new ways of doing business.
A high level of discretion with prior experience handling confidential information.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy for submissions.
Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management systems.
Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, with a strong drive and ability to build working relationships with some support.
Utilizes communication skills appropriate for the audience, internal teams and/or external partners.
Strong understanding of working with protectable intellectual properties and navigating existing constraints.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Media Box (Consumer product approval system) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact and main liaison between our organization and licensors, providing regular communication and support.
Coordinate and manage the end-to-end licensing process, ensuring all necessary approvals, legal documentation, and terms are followed.
Obtain licensor approvals for product, packaging, and marketing submissions to ensure timely product delivery.
Oversee product development of the licensor approval process with "licensor front of mind" to ensure brand integrity.
Collaborate proactively with internal and external teams to fulfill product and packaging submissions in accordance with contractual requirements.
Facilitate efficient meetings between licensors and cross-functional teams to align on milestones and deliverables.
Manage trackers and provide regular status reports to ensure smooth communication and information flow for cross-functional teams.
Help identify project risks and assist leadership in implementing action plans to manage and mitigate hurdles.
Develop a fundamental understanding of PD timelines, key milestones, and the core KPIs to contribute effectively to the product development cycle.