Licensing Brand Manager — Growth & Partnerships

Global Sports Jobs Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Mental health resources

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Educational assistance

Bereavement resources

Job summary

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Brand Management is seeking a Brand Manager to grow licensing programs for iconic clients. You will manage relationships with licensees and brand partners, develop tools like catalogues and line sheets, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive retail profitability.

The role requires 3+ years in licensing or consumer products, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in licensing, brand management or consumer products.
• Experience with high-caliber IPs.
• Ability to work in a complex matrix organisation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with partners across categories and regions.
• Professional, adaptable, creative, timely and hardworking with integrity and a fast pace.
• Financial budgeting, analysis and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key contact for licensees and brand partners.
• Develop and organize business tools like product catalogues and line sheets.
• Drive retail profitability and facilitate licensee–retailer transactions.
• Identify licensing categories from brand heritage and communities.
• Negotiate licensing agreements and participate in presentations.
• Coordinate across Creative, Business Development, Finance and legal teams.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Sales skills

Analytical ability

Business justification

Job description

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Brand Management is seeking a Brand Manager to grow licensing programs for iconic clients. You will manage relationships with licensees and brand partners, develop tools like catalogues and line sheets, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive retail profitability.

The role requires 3+ years in licensing or consumer products, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrix organization.