Senior Licensing Manager - Drive Brand Growth & Innovation

Gateway Licensing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand licensing agency is seeking an experienced Senior Licensing Manager to join their London team. This pivotal role requires strong category knowledge and established industry relationships to develop licensing strategies across multiple brands. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in brand licensing, proven deal management skills, and a strong understanding of commercial models. The position offers opportunities for significant impact in brand growth and partner performance management.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of experience in brand licensing, brand management, or consumer product partnerships.
• Proven track record of securing and managing licensing deals from prospecting to contract execution.
• Strong understanding of commercial modelling, forecasting, and category strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of licensing strategies across multiple brands and categories.
• Manage key licensee relationships and drive partner performance.
• Proactively identify new partner prospects and lead outreach.

Skills

Brand licensing expertise

Negotiation skills

Commercial modelling

Presentation skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion, Law

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint)

Job description

A leading brand licensing agency is seeking an experienced Senior Licensing Manager to join their London team. This pivotal role requires strong category knowledge and established industry relationships to develop licensing strategies across multiple brands. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in brand licensing, proven deal management skills, and a strong understanding of commercial models. The position offers opportunities for significant impact in brand growth and partner performance management.