Licensing Manager, Softlines & Accessories

The Pokémon Company International; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums paid for you and a

Hybrid work environment

401k employer matching

Relocation assistance

Fitness reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning

Company events

Paid family leave

Life insurance

Job summary

The Pokémon Company International in the United States markets and licenses Pokémon products, brand campaigns and retail initiatives across the US & Canada. This role supports Softlines licensing, apparel and accessories partnerships and collaborates with Brand Services and Retail Marketing to drive visibility at retail.

You'll work on product development and approvals, manage licensing contracts, and help with budgeting and revenue targets while coordinating cross‑functional teams in a

Qualifications

• BS or BA Degree or equivalent working experience.
• 3-5 years minimum related experience, with previous experience in softlines licensing, manufacturing or related field a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interact well with workgroups and various personalities; leadership, strategic, and creative thinking skills; entrepreneurial spirit with positive, can-do attitude; ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines with little supervision.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and presentation skills. Must possess a proven ability to multi-task various projects in a fast-paced environment with maximum efficiency. Must be comfortable taking direction, then completing tasks independently and under own initiative by assigned deadline.
• Strong MS Office including excel spreadsheets, and experience with PowerPoint presentations. Must be comfortable with databases, creating and implementing tracking systems and reports, and training licensees as needed.

Responsibilities

• Licensee Management: Act as key contact for designated Accessory licensees and assist with brand onboarding and education, data gathering and reporting, marketing, etc.
• New Business: Identify and engage with prospective licensees who support strategic initiatives identified by Senior Manager, Licensing – Softlines.
• Creative Direction: Develop a POV on the creative direction for Accessories and Footwear and collaborate with Brand Services to bring innovative products to market.
• Product Development: Review product approvals system daily and return comments/approvals.
• Project Management: Manage project planning, scheduling, and inter-department communication to meet deadlines and brand standards.
• Legal: Manage contract processing and tracking; supervise generation, processing, and delivery of legal forms.
• Financial Planning: Assist with annual budgeting and licensing plans to hit revenue targets; evaluate royalty reporting for compliance.
• Event Planning & Tradeshow: Plan and attend Licensing Summits, Trade shows, and other events to ensure turnkey execution.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management Skills

Computer skills

MS Office including Excel

Education

BS or BA Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Pokémon Company International in the United States markets and licenses Pokémon products, brand campaigns and retail initiatives across the US & Canada. This role supports Softlines licensing, apparel and accessories partnerships and collaborates with Brand Services and Retail Marketing to drive visibility at retail.

You'll work on product development and approvals, manage licensing contracts, and help with budgeting and revenue targets while coordinating cross‑functional teams in a