Licensing Executive

Gateway Licensing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand licensing agency is looking for a Licensing Executive to join their London team. The role involves supporting day-to-day licensing operations, assisting in business development, and managing brand partnerships. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in brand licensing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This position offers strong mentorship and opportunities for growth in the licensing industry.

Qualifications

• Some experience or strong interest in brand licensing, partnerships, retail, or brand management.
• Strong attention to detail and able to juggle multiple projects.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and familiar with Adobe/Canva.

Responsibilities

• Support management of licensing partnerships across brand portfolio.
• Assist in identifying new category and market opportunities.
• Help prepare pitch materials and coordinate internal processes.
• Maintain communication with partners for smooth operations.

Skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Confident communicator

Commercially curious

Proactive team player

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion, or Law

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

Experience with Adobe or Canva

Job description

Summit Brands Group is the next generation of brand licensing agencies, agile, strategic, and built to deliver world-class results. We combine legal precision, commercial intelligence, and creative thinking to elevate brands through partnerships that last.

We operate across three core focus sectors: fashion, sports, and automotive, building culturally relevant, commercially powerful licensing programmes for globally recognised brands. Our mission is simple: protect the brand, unlock its value, and drive strategic growth.

At Summit, we are redefining what a licensing agency can be, sharper in strategy, stronger in execution, and fully committed to the long-term success of every partner we work with.

We are looking for a motivated Licensing Executive to join our growing London team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their licensing career who wants to learn from industry leaders and work directly with major global brands.

You will support the team across day-to-day licensing operations, business development, brand strategy, and partner management, gaining exposure to high-profile clients and cross-category programmes.

As Licensing Executive, you will:

• Support the management of licensing partnerships across our brand portfolio
• Assist in identifying and researching new category and market opportunities
• Help prepare pitch materials, brand decks, and commercial proposals
• Coordinate approvals, samples, contract administration, and internal processes
• Track performance, analyse market trends, and compile reporting for clients
• Maintain excellent communication with partners, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Work alongside senior team members on strategy, negotiations, and category planning
• This role offers hands-on experience, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to grow within a high-performance team.

Qualifications

• Some experience or strong interest in brand licensing, partnerships, retail, or brand management
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships
• Commercially curious, interested in brands, products, consumers, and trends
• Able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, positive mindset
• Comfortable in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint); experience with Adobe or Canva is a plus
• A degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion, Law, or related field is helpful but not essential