Licensing Specialist

BASIC FUN INC•Boca Raton, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Basic Fun! is a dynamic global designer and marketer of classic, innovative children’s entertainment products and we strive to bring smiles to people of all ages. Our iconic brands and broad product portfolio are sold by leading retailers and distributors in over 60 countries around the world. Basic Fun! has an omni-channel go-to market strategy with a strong presence online, in-store and in family entertainment venues. The Company is proud to have long-term, valued licensing partnerships with A-List Licensors, including Hasbro, Disney, Mattel, Nintendo, Bandai Namco, Pokémon, Netflix, Sega, Coca Cola, Universal, Paramount, Warner Brothers, Authentic Brand Group, NFL and NBA. Basic Fun! has a product portfolio of powerhouse brands that include Littlest Pet Shop®, Care Bears™, Tonka®, Lite Brite®, Arcade1Up®, Lincoln Logs®, Tinker Toys®, Playhut®, Uncle Milton®, Fisher Price Classics®, Mash’ems®, Dungeons & Dragons®, and many other trusted brands. All of us at Basic Fun! are dedicated to enriching lives and creating unforgettable moments through imaginative play.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent experience.
Proficient in presentation creation including PowerPoint.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including high level skill in Excel, especially Pivot Tables and V-Lookups.
Have a curious and creative attitude and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills around consumers’ needs.
Ability to be highly functional with minimal direction.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines.
Is obsessed with accuracy and pays great attention to detail.
Highly organized, self-motivator, proactive, and works independently.
You must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with internal partners to manage the product submission and approvals process as per Milestones calendars with a diverse portfolio of licensors pertaining to Basic Fun! This includes packaging and marketing submissions as well.
Manage and maintain the interaction with Licensor’s approval systems & software, as well as Basic Fun!’s internal approvals system
Responsible for coordination for Licensor production samples, as per contract.
Oversee and manage the preparation, execution, and timely and accurate filing of all license applications in all jurisdictions where the Company conducts business, or as is otherwise required.
Work with the Senior Manager of Licensing to ensure the timely and accurate completion and submission of license applications, as well as responses to follow up requests from regulatory agencies.
Provide regular updates to the Senior Vice President of Global Licensing & Marketing and Senior Manger of Licensing to assist with and monitor licensing applications and renewals.
Provide support to the Creative Services, Product Development, and Marketing Teams regarding Licensor Style Guides and Assets requests and on-line access to Licensor asset portals.
Maintain absolute custody, control, and confidentiality of all information encountered during the course of work.
Provide support to a cross-functional team responsible of responding to Licensor Audits, as required.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the Sr. Vice President of Global Licensing & Marketing and Senior Manager of Licensing.