Global Portfolio Strategy & Licensing Lead

Dorel Juvenile; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorel Juvenile is seeking a Portfolio Strategy & Licensing Manager to drive growth via consumer insights and strategic licensing partnerships. You will collaborate with Product, Sales, Design, Engineering, Legal, and Commercial teams to translate insights into actionable plans and optimize portfolio performance.

This role emphasizes licensing execution, three-year roadmap development, and global category leadership to strengthen brand equity while expanding market reach.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Marketing or Business preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in consumer goods, preferably with big-box retailers.
• Expertise aligning global cross-functional teams to protect brand equity while expanding licensing reach.
• Strong negotiation skills with licensors/licensees and cohesive brand representation.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define category and portfolio strategy, including inbound/outbound licensing opportunities.
• Lead the creation and execution of three-year roadmaps.
• Global Product Lead for assigned categories and US roadmap execution.
• Manage portfolio analysis for adding, growing, exiting categories and SKUs.
• Provide inputs for business cases and financial assessments.
• Analyze marketplace conditions and consumer needs across channels.
• Conduct market analysis and report to brand leaders and sales.
• Oversee category margin requirements for new products and P&L impact.
• Develop product briefs and drive scope changes with Product Management.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive schedules and launch plans.
• Collaborate with Brand and Retail Marketing on commercialization plans.
• Lead market launches for assigned categories.
• Occasional domestic and international travel.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Licensing negotiations

Brand management

Market analysis

Communication & presentation

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Marketing or Business

Job description

Dorel Juvenile is seeking a Portfolio Strategy & Licensing Manager to drive growth via consumer insights and strategic licensing partnerships. You will collaborate with Product, Sales, Design, Engineering, Legal, and Commercial teams to translate insights into actionable plans and optimize portfolio performance.

This role emphasizes licensing execution, three-year roadmap development, and global category leadership to strengthen brand equity while expanding market reach.