Licensing Director – C5204

www.grapevinejobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media business is seeking a Licensing Director to spearhead new business development across automotive and industrial categories. The role involves engaging licensing strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and exceeding sales targets. This position demands a highly organized professional with a proven track record in securing licensees within industrial licensing.

Qualifications

• Experience securing new licensees in industrial licensing.
• Experience with automotive brands preferred.
• Comfortable managing diverse workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development across industrial categories, especially automotive.
• Engage in licensing strategy and manage deals from negotiation to financials.
• Attend trade shows to boost licensing opportunities.

Skills

Business Development

Licensing Strategy

Brand Management

Job description

Join this global media business in a key position which will see you licensing automotive brands to a range of industrial categories.

THE COMPANY

Our client representsrenowned brands and entertainment properties spanning sports, films, and talent- creating marketing and revenue opportunities through licensed products.

THE ROLE

As Licensing Director,you will be responsible for driving new business development across allindustrial categories paying particular attention to automotive andautomotive-related clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Engagein licensing strategy, creative input, and sales growth for existing andnew clients
• Drivenew business in industrial sectors, especially automotive-related areas
• AttendEuropean trade shows to boost industrial licensing opportunities
• Meetand exceed annual sales targets, including MGs and royalties
• Reportkey developments and updates regularly to SVP and team
• Managedeals from negotiation to financials using IMG’s licensing system
• Serveas brand manager, guiding design and product development for licensees.

THE PERSON

A skilled licensingprofessional, you will have previous experience of securing new licenseeswithin the industrial licensing landscape (eg: safety footwear, workwear, toolspressure washers etc). Previous experience of working with automotive brandswould also be helpful.

You will be a highlyorganised and adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced licensingenvironment. You will be comfortable managing a diverse workload andeffortlessly switching between multiple brands and licensees.

NEXT STEP

If your skills & experiencefit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role,please apply online attaching your CV.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Searchlight only advertises activeroles
• Your details will be sent directly to theConsultant who is handling this role
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14days.

Searchlight strives topromote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age,gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.