Licensing & Consumer Products Manager - Apparel & Headwear

Motorsport Media Ltd; Charlotte (NC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NASCAR is seeking a Manager, Licensing and Consumer Products based in Charlotte, NC to drive licensed apparel and headwear growth. You will manage key relationships, guide product development, and align merchandise strategies with fan demand and NASCAR brand standards.

You will partner with licensees and internal teams to bring products to market, support event merchandising, and forecast revenue. The role demands strong project management, travel up to 10%, and a passion for sports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of licensing, apparel, merchandising, product development, retail, category management, account management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of apparel product development, merchandising, and commercialization processes.
• Experience managing external partners, licensees, vendors, or client relationships.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including weekends, as business needs require.

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned apparel and headwear licensees, serving as a primary business contact.
• Lead product development, licensing approvals, and commercialization timelines to support successful product launches.
• Identify opportunities to grow licensed apparel and headwear categories while maintaining alignment with NASCAR brand standards.
• Partner with licensees to develop merchandise assortments that reflect fan demand, industry trends, and business objectives.
• Support merchandise programs tied to NASCAR events, tracks, drivers, and other licensed properties.
• Collaborate with trackside merchandise operators and internal stakeholders to execute event-specific merchandise strategies.
• Monitor category, retail, and event performance to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Partner with Brand and Creative teams to communicate design direction, product priorities, and merchandising recommendations.
• Support revenue forecasting, budget planning, and business reporting for assigned licensees.
• Prepare presentations, account updates, and business recommendations for Licensing leadership.
• Collaborate with Licensing, Marketing, Brand, Legal, Track Operations, and external partners to support program success.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects that contribute to the growth of NASCAR's licensing business.

Connaissances

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Outils

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Business reporting tools

Description du poste

NASCAR is seeking a Manager, Licensing and Consumer Products based in Charlotte, NC to drive licensed apparel and headwear growth. You will manage key relationships, guide product development, and align merchandise strategies with fan demand and NASCAR brand standards.

You will partner with licensees and internal teams to bring products to market, support event merchandising, and forecast revenue. The role demands strong project management, travel up to 10%, and a passion for sports