Licensing Manager (Hybrid) – LA/NYC

Wildbrain; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WildBrain CPLG is a world-leading licensing agency seeking a Licensing Manager to grow license partnerships and new business across agreed product categories. Reporting to the Licensing Director, you will work with offices and the Partnerships team to secure licensees and maximize retail activity.

The role emphasizes strategic growth through market knowledge, negotiation, and collaboration with product development teams to ensure commercially viable licensed products.

Qualifications

• Direct experience within Food, Health & Beauty categories preferred.
• Experience in licensing, marketing and retail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the main commercial contact for licensees within defined categories.
• Identify licensing opportunities and fill market gaps across the category.
• Partner with Licensing Director to manage contract negotiations for key licensees.
• Ensure timely product approvals in line with industry needs and buying cycles.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, competitors and opportunities for key licensees.
• Partner with Product Development to drive quality in licensed product representation.
• Attend trade shows and industry networking events where applicable.
• Fiscal responsibility to include annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting.
• Ensure CPLG’s CRM system is used for licensor reviews and forecasting.
• Work closely with Legal to process contracts efficiently.

Skills

Consumables experience

Licensing industry

Marketing

Retail experience

Account management

New business development

Spanish

MS Office

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Teams

OneDrive

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WildBrain CPLG is a world-leading licensing agency seeking a Licensing Manager to grow license partnerships and new business across agreed product categories. Reporting to the Licensing Director, you will work with offices and the Partnerships team to secure licensees and maximize retail activity.

The role emphasizes strategic growth through market knowledge, negotiation, and collaboration with product development teams to ensure commercially viable licensed products.