Licensing & Compliance Specialist — PTO & 401(k)

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

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.