Licensing Assistant Manager - Partner Growth & Strategy

Hot Topic; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic, Inc. is seeking a Licensing Assistant Manager to support our in-house licensed business. The role acts as the liaison between internal teams and external licensing partners, overseeing 4-5 major partners and up to 30 smaller ones to drive the fandom into our products.

The position is hybrid, based at our HQ in City of Industry, CA, with three days on-site per week. A Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of licensing experience is preferred, along with strong project management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relevant experience with a solid understanding of licensing preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as main Business Development liaison, externally and internally, including licensor requests and issue resolution
• Drive business by identifying opportunities and manage partners to meet revenue targets
• Negotiate with external partners and coordinate with internal teams to finalize contracts, programs, and audits
• Manage licensing partner relationships from launches to post-agreement maintenance
• Define and execute business strategy while serving as main contact for licensors
• Oversee licensed product approval process for designated properties and ensure timely approvals
• Provide sales forecasts, track compliance, and adhere to contractual requirements
• Supervise and delegate work of direct report
• Research market trends and retailer/industry needs
• Pitch new companies for consumer products in content, games, and marketing events
• Provide business insights including financial analysis and presentations
• May travel offsite to meetings

Skills

Licensing knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relevant experience

Job description

Hot Topic, Inc. is seeking a Licensing Assistant Manager to support our in-house licensed business. The role acts as the liaison between internal teams and external licensing partners, overseeing 4-5 major partners and up to 30 smaller ones to drive the fandom into our products.

The position is hybrid, based at our HQ in City of Industry, CA, with three days on-site per week. A Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of licensing experience is preferred, along with strong project management and