Head of Licensing

Pepco; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Pepco products

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Pepco is seeking an experienced Licensing and Brand Partnerships leader to drive portfolio growth in Retail and Fashion sectors.

You will oversee licensing strategy, negotiate with partners, and manage cross-functional initiatives to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Min. 5 years of experience in Licensing, Brand Partnerships, Category Management, Commercial Management or Marketing within Retail, Fashion, FMCG or Consumer Products industries.
• Strong understanding of the Retail, Fashion and Consumer Products market and its key trends.
• In-depth knowledge of the licensing industry and experience in building successful brand partnerships.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Solid expertise in entertainment, character and lifestyle brands.
• Comprehensive understanding of marketing principles and customer engagement strategies.
• Proven experience in licensing management and portfolio development.
• Excellent commercial negotiation skills with the ability to drive mutually beneficial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of contract management and commercial governance.
• Demonstrated success in developing and growing strategic partnerships.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse groups.
• Strategic and commercially minded leader with the ability to translate business priorities into actionable plans and deliver measurable results.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model, including 2-3 days per week from our Poznań office, as well as business travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage licensing strategies and portfolio growth.
• Build and maintain strategic brand partnerships.
• Drive commercial governance and contract oversight.
• Negotiate favorable agreements with partners and licensors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with business priorities.

Skills

Licensing

Brand partnerships

Category management

Commercial management

Marketing

English fluency

Entertainment brands

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Hybrid work willingness

Job description

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Min. 5 years of experience in Licensing, Brand Partnerships, Category Management, Commercial Management or Marketing within Retail, Fashion, FMCG or Consumer Products industries.
• Strong understanding of the Retail, Fashion and Consumer Products market and its key trends.
• In-depth knowledge of the licensing industry and experience in building successful brand partnerships.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Solid expertise in entertainment, character and lifestyle brands.
• Comprehensive understanding of marketing principles and customer engagement strategies.
• Proven experience in licensing management and portfolio development.
• Excellent commercial negotiation skills with the ability to drive mutually beneficial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of contract management and commercial governance.
• Demonstrated success in developing and growing strategic partnerships.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse groups.
• Strategic and commercially minded leader with the ability to translate business priorities into actionable plans and deliver measurable results.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model, including 2-3 days per week from our Poznań office, as well as business travel.

You are bound to like your job at Pepco because we guarantee:

• Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.
• A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
• Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.
• An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options - including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.
• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores - get your favorite products at even better prices!
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning (for IT - Udemy Business), giving you thousands of expert-led courses to support your professional development, build new skills, and learn at your own pace.
• The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.
• Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program -our employees' well-being is our top priority!
• Smart Lunch - meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on-site dishes at discounted prices.
• Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty-based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.
• A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.
• A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge - despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.
• A role within a unique organizational culture - Pepcoolture - where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work.