Strategic Licensing Accounts Manager

Starbucks EMEA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday a year (plus Bank/Hols

Bonus up to 10%

Starbucks Global Academy access

Bean stock options

Job summary

Starbucks UK seeks a Business Manager to manage a portfolio of licensed accounts, driving profitable sales, new store growth and customer experience. You will collaborate with senior licensing leaders to turn data into action, shaping Joint Business Plans and delivering mutually beneficial licensee relationships.

You will travel across the UK in a field-based role, owning performance measures, and supporting the broader Licensing team to deliver growth and strong brand standards.

Qualifications

• Owns account performance across operating income, new store targets and customer experience.
• Develops portfolio growth plans with clear 12-month actions and 3-year vision.
• Leads Joint Business Plan initiatives with licensees and brand teams.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of key performance measures for assigned accounts.
• Act as principal relationship lead for licensee counterparts.
• Lead account business planning tailored to licensee and brand needs.
• Create portfolio growth plans with market mapping and store targets.
• Coordinate implementation of Starbucks initiatives and optimize in-store execution.
• Support licensing team with business needs across regions.

Skills

Account management

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Business planning

Field-based work

Job description

Starbucks UK seeks a Business Manager to manage a portfolio of licensed accounts, driving profitable sales, new store growth and customer experience. You will collaborate with senior licensing leaders to turn data into action, shaping Joint Business Plans and delivering mutually beneficial licensee relationships.

You will travel across the UK in a field-based role, owning performance measures, and supporting the broader Licensing team to deliver growth and strong brand standards.