Associate Licensing Manager

TalentoHC; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentoHC partners with a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment to identify an Associate Licensing Manager. This role supports licensing initiatives across the Americas and select international markets, coordinating licensee deals, budgets, and compliance while ensuring brand consistency across IPs.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, fluent in licensing contracts, and capable of collaborating with licensors, affiliates, and internal teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Business Administration, Communication, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in licensing or related industry experience.
• Fluency in negotiating key business terms.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong teamwork skills and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support licensee deals throughout their lifecycle, including tracking compliance and coordinating launches.
• Collaborate with Licensing leadership to support departmental objectives and revenue goals.
• Monitor industry trends and gaming market activity to identify opportunities.
• Analyze licensee performance through sales forecasting and basic competitive analysis.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and international partners in meetings and approvals.
• Support sales planning by consolidating projections and validating quarterly results.
• Assist in licensee recruitment, market analysis, and research.
• Develop brand style guides in collaboration with licensors.
• Partner with eCommerce to support promotional planning across owned stores and retailers.
• Prepare presentations, sales materials, and ad-hoc reports upon request.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Licensing management

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Business/Marketing

Job description

TalentoHC is partnering with a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment to identify an Associate Licensing Manager to support licensing initiatives related to core gaming IPs across the Americas and select international markets. This role coordinates day-to-day account activities, supports licensing agreements, tracks budgets and targets, and assists with partner compliance. The Associate Licensing Manager also helps facilitate communication with licensors and affiliates and contributes to maintaining brand consistency across the company's portfolio of IPs. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented licensing professional with strong contract fluency, sharp analytical instincts, and the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams, licensors, and international partners in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of licensee deals throughout their lifecycle, including tracking contractual compliance, coordinating launches, and monitoring performance.
• Collaborate with Licensing leadership to support departmental objectives and contribute to revenue goals.
• Monitor industry trends and gaming market activity to help identify potential business opportunities.
• Assist in analyzing licensee performance through sales tracking, forecasts, and basic competitive analysis to share observations with leadership.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and international partners, including participation in regular approval and alignment meetings.
• Support sales planning by consolidating projections and assisting with validation of quarterly results.
• Contribute to licensee recruitment efforts, including participating in research, idea generation, and market analysis.
• Assist in the development of brand style guides in collaboration with internal teams and licensors.
• Partner with the eCommerce team to support promotional planning across owned stores and key retail partners.
• Support outreach to potential licensees and assist in preparing presentations, sales materials, and ad-hoc reports/requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Business Administration, Communication, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in licensing or related industry experience.
• Strong proficiency in reviewing licensing contracts and fluency in negotiating key business terms.
• Proficient written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including experience developing clear and effective presentation decks.
• Strong teamwork skills, experienced with collaborating with other stakeholders.
• Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

About TalentoHC

TalentoHC is a leading executive search and talent solutions firm connecting organizations with exceptional professionals across Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Technology, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Legal, and Executive Leadership. We partner with organizations to deliver direct hire, executive search, contract staffing, and workforce consulting solutions that drive long-term business success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TalentoHC and our client are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.