Description

Nicole Miller is seeking a dynamic Licensing Manager/Director to drive and enhance our licensing programs across various fashion and lifestyle categories. This role requires a seasoned professional with 5-7+ years of experience in fashion or consumer brand licensing to oversee, optimize, and expand our licensing initiatives.

Requirements

• Strategic Oversight: Collaborate with senior management to set and exceed strategic and financial objectives for licensing programs
• Category and Relationship Management: Manage and foster partnerships with new and existing licensees including communications, product approvals, retail placement and compliance.
• Program Evaluation: Continuously assess the licensing program to ensure optimal utilization and rights exploitation.
• Partnership Development: Discover new business opportunities within existing programs and partner with the business development to identify and evaluate new licensing opportunities.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations for commercial agreements, renewals, and amendments ensuring alignment with key stakeholders.
• Communication: Engage with licensees to discuss brand strategy, product development, financials, and marketing updates.
• Marketing & Retail Support: Collaborate on marketing team and licensees on strategies (digital, social, in-store, trade) to elevate brand, maximize product visibility and drive sell-through.
• Brand Collaboration: Liaise with licensees and the corporate marketing department to align on brand messaging and initiatives.
• Financial Management: Coordinate with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely royalty reporting and collections.