Israel & MENA Licensing Manager — Hybrid (Dubai)

WildBrain CPLG; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

WildBrain CPLG is seeking a commercially driven Licensing Manager to lead Israel business development and licensing strategy from its Dubai base. You will manage partnerships, secure new licensees, and build relationships with retailers while supporting regional growth in the MENA region.

The role requires fluent English, strong negotiation skills, and willingness to travel to Israel and the wider region. Experience in licensing or consumer products is preferred, with a hybrid Dubai-based work

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development or account management.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage existing accounts and develop new business opportunities.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience in licensing, retail or consumer products preferred.
• Hebrew language skills preferred but not essential.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Willing and able to travel to Israel and the region.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Israel business development and account management.
• Act as the main commercial contact for licensees and partners in Israel.
• Develop and implement the licensing strategy for Israel, aligned with regional priorities and licensor objectives.
• Manage and grow existing licensee relationships while identifying new partners.
• Conduct market, retail and category analysis to identify opportunities.
• Develop commercial proposals and lead negotiations for new deals, renewals and amendments.
• Build and maintain relationships with key local retailers to improve retail placement.
• Help expand WildBrain CPLG’s portfolio by identifying opportunities to represent additional brands in Israel.
• Manage account performance and coordinate with Finance on reporting and payments.
• Own the Israel territory forecast, regularly reviewing revenue expectations and pipeline.
• Work with Creative Services, Product Development and Legal on submissions and contracts.
• Maintain CRM data with pipeline and forecast.
• Travel to Israel when required.

Skills

Fluent English

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WildBrain CPLG is seeking a commercially driven Licensing Manager to lead Israel business development and licensing strategy from its Dubai base. You will manage partnerships, secure new licensees, and build relationships with retailers while supporting regional growth in the MENA region.

The role requires fluent English, strong negotiation skills, and willingness to travel to Israel and the wider region. Experience in licensing or consumer products is preferred, with a hybrid Dubai-based work