JUNIOR CONTENT LICENSING SALES ASSOCIATE

YGS GROUP; York (York County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The YGS Group in York, PA is seeking a Junior Content Licensing Sales Associate for a hybrid role. You will learn the licensing business and develop sales, business development, and customer relationship skills.

You’ll research prospects, reach out to potential customers, and support licensing opportunities while tracking progress and increasing ownership as you grow.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience or recent graduate
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Curiosity and ability to learn quickly
• Organization and reliable follow-through
• Interest in sales and business development
• Experience with publishing, rights, licensing, CRM, or sales is helpful
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Salesforce preferred

Responsibilities

• Research prospects and identify licensing opportunities.
• Reach out to potential customers and build relationships.
• Learn how copyright, permissions, and licensing apply to customer needs.
• Support customer conversations, proposals, and licensing opportunities.
• Track opportunities and follow up consistently.
• Take on greater ownership as knowledge and confidence grow.

Skills

CRM

Sales

Communication

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

JUNIOR CONTENT LICENSING SALES ASSOCIATE

By The YGS Group

Position Location: York, PA/Hybrid

Hours: Full-Time | Monday through Friday 8AM – 5PM

Build your career where content, rights, and commercial growth meet.

The YGS Group is looking for an early-career professional who is curious about content, copyright, licensing, and the business behind how content is used and shared.

As a Junior Content Licensing Sales Associate, you’ll learn the specialized world of content licensing while developing practical skills in sales, business development, and customer relationships.

What you’ll do:

• Research prospects and identify licensing opportunities.
• Reach out to potential customers and build relationships.
• Learn how copyright, permissions, and licensing apply to customer needs.
• Support customer conversations, proposals, and licensing opportunities.
• Track opportunities and follow up consistently.
• Take on greater ownership as your knowledge and confidence grow.

What we’re looking for:

• 0–2 years of experience, relevant internships, or recent graduate experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Curiosity, the ability to learn quickly, maintain fast pace and work with a sense of urgency.
• Organization, initiative, and reliable follow-through.
• Confidence connecting with new people.
• Interest in developing sales and business development skills.
• Experience in publishing, rights, licensing, research, customer service, CRM systems, or sales ishelpful — not required.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of CRM, Salesforce preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, and or communications, preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing and/or Communication fields, preferred.

Skills & Experience:

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in sales, account management, customer service, or related field is preferred.
• Experience working in a CRM, Salesforce preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as outstanding relationship building, analytical, and organizational capabilities, are necessary.
• Flexible team player who learns quickly, can work independently, has outstanding prioritization and time management skills, has a proven ability to multitask, and works well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain a fast pace and work with a sense of urgency.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Physical Requirements:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Remaining in a stationary position, sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• The environment is not exposed to extreme changes in temperatures or weather conditions.
• Additional hours of work as dictated by the needs of the business.

You don’t need to be a licensing expert on day one. We’re looking for potential, curiosity, and the motivation to grow.

This posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified as required by federal law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The YGS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and free from discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation should notify Human Resources.

At-will Employment

Employment with The YGS Group isat will, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause, subject to applicable law.

Drug Free Workplace

The YGS Group maintains a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment and post-offer screenings are required where permitted by law and consistent with business necessity.