Licensing Administrator

Camping World; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Good Sam Roadside Assistance

Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job Training

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Camping World is seeking a Licensing Administrator in Lincolnshire, IL to support the Senior Licensing Administrator and the Real Estate Team. The role involves coordinating with multiple agencies, researching state requirements, and guiding stores on compliance and licensing processes.

You will manage licenses for new stores, track renewals and COIs, and assist with legal and risk-management tasks. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience plus Excel proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on administrative and regulatory compliance experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in business licensing, paralegal support, corporate regulatory compliance, or real estate administration.
• Experience navigating state-level DMVs, dealer licensing regulations, local permits, or sales tax registrations.
• Ability to research complex, differing state-by-state statutory requirements and build actionable timelines.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and database tracking tools to manage renewal dates, bonds, and COIs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with State/Federal/Local Agencies with highly confidential business information.
• Manage/track internal processes for acquisitions and new construction.
• Research state, federal, and local requirements to develop licensing timelines and best practices.
• Provide stores with guidelines for compliance, regulations, and state laws.
• Apply for all initial new store licenses including DMV, local permits, and tax registrations.
• Support area controllers and management for new store openings.
• Coordinate with risk management on bonds and COIs for signatures.
• Coordinate with inventory on state forms and regulations.
• Provide ongoing store support post-licensing including violations and renewals.
• Coordinate with construction on CUPs, COO, signage, and zoning.
• Support legal teams and paralegals.
• Prepare reports for upper management and other admin duties.
• Support lease administration and track dealership land notices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Active listening

Proficient computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Real Estate, or related field; OR equivalent hands-on administrative and regulatory compliance experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Database tracking tools

Job description

The outdoors is a big place and just as it offers endless adventures, so does our company.

Camping World is your premier one-stop-shop for everything RV. Along with RV parts and accessories, we also offer a full selection of new and used RVs for sale. Once you buy an RV, should it need a little TLC, our RV Spa detail and refurbishment centers are there to make it shine like new. However, if the problem is under the hood, our nearly 2,000 service bays, over 1,600 technicians and 100+ collision centers scattered around the country are ready to get you back on the road in no time.

As the RV industry leader, Camping World is always looking for new and better ways to enhance your RV and outdoor experience. Camping World – like the great outdoors – is a big place, full of opportunity and we make it our mission to equip you for it. We’ve got an awesome team already, but there’s always room for more! Are you ready for a new adventure?

Camping World is now hiring a Licensing Administrator to support our Senior Licensing Administrator and our Real Estate Team.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate with State/Federal/Local Agencies with highly confidential business information.
• Manage/track internal company processes and procedures for acquisitions and new construction.
• Conduct research requirements at State, Federal and Local levels to develop timelines and best business practices for navigating the license process.
• Use products developed during research to provide stores and operations with guidelines for compliance, regulations, and state laws.
• Apply for all initial new store licensing including but not limited to: State issued DMV license, local business licenses, repair licenses, sales/use tax licenses and Secretary of State name registrations.
• Work with Area Controllers and upper management to provide daily support, help transitions and prepare for new store openings.
• Work with risk management coordinating bonds, and COIs for signature and distribution to State, Federal, Local and in house departments.
• Coordinate with inventory team on processes, state required forms and state regulations.
• Provide ongoing store support after licenses have been issued including license violation notices and license renewals.
• Coordinate with construction team on CUPs, COO, signage, and zoning issues.
• Provide support for legal teams and paralegals.
• Prepare reports for upper management, and other administrative duties.
• Provide support and information for lease administration.
• Distribute and track dealership land violation notices/citations.
• Manage organizational documents on shared legal drive

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You have a high level of attention to detail and require minimal supervision.
• You are adaptable to working in a rapidly changing and evolving environment.
• You have proficient computer skills, including email, word processing and Excel.
• You are skilled in active listening and can clearly communicate information.
• You are willing to attend meetings, take responsibility and follow through with assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Real Estate, or a related field; OR equivalent hands-on administrative and regulatory compliance experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in business licensing, paralegal support, corporate regulatory compliance, or real estate administration.
• Prior experience navigating state-level DMVs, dealer licensing regulations, local municipal business permits, or sales tax registrations.
• Proven ability to research complex, differing state-by-state statutory requirements and build actionable action plans or timelines from that research.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and database tracking tools to manage hundreds of recurring renewal dates, bonds, and Certificates of Insurance (COIs) with zero margin for error.
• Proven experience managing highly confidential materials, including executive background check documentation, personal financial statements, and fingerprinting requirements.
• Comfort managing multiple multi-layered projects simultaneously (e.g., coordinating corporate officer updates across dozens of states at once).
• A track record of identifying filing bottlenecks or compliance risks early and resolving them before they impact business operations.

General Compensation Disclosure

The pay range for this role considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Camping World, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the factors stated. A reasonable estimate of the current range is listed below.

Pay Range

$29.02-$44.58 Hourly

In addition to competitive pay, we offer Paid Time Off, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Good Sam Roadside Assistance, discounts, paid parental leave (if eligibility is met), Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met), and on the job training opportunities. Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental & vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran or uniformed service-member status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.