Brand Manager, Licensing & Growth

Creative Artists Agency; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Creative Artists Agency is seeking a Brand Manager in New York or Miami to grow licensing programs, manage licensee relationships, and drive business development. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop strategic licensing programs, and support negotiations while ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction.

The role demands strong relationship-building, budget awareness, and sales acumen in a fast-paced, matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a results-orientated licensing, brand management or consumer products role.
• Experience working on high caliber IPs.
• Ability to work effectively within a complex matrix organization and drive results.
• Demonstrable ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key partners across categories and regions.
• Financial (budget) management, analysis, and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage Licensee & Brand Owner Relationships: serve as primary contact and relationship manager.
• Drive Licensing & Business Development: pursue opportunities across food & beverage categories.
• Develop Licensing Programs: align strategies with client objectives and brand DNA.
• Support New Business & Deal Negotiations: assist with licensing agreements and presentations.
• Lead Product & Program Development: oversee execution with stakeholders.
• Develop Sales & Business Development Tools: create brand presentations and materials.
• Analyze Market & Business Opportunities: monitor trends and forecasts.
• Facilitate Licensing Operations & Best Practices: improve processes and reporting.
• Manage Financial & Performance Reporting: track sales forecasts and activity.
• Support Day-to-Day Program Management: schedule, agendas, and action items.

Skills

Licensing

Brand management

Consumer products

Relationship management

Budget management

Sales skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Job description

Creative Artists Agency is seeking a Brand Manager in New York or Miami to grow licensing programs, manage licensee relationships, and drive business development. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop strategic licensing programs, and support negotiations while ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction.

The role demands strong relationship-building, budget awareness, and sales acumen in a fast-paced, matrix environment.