Licensing Partnerships Lead — Hybrid

Hot Topic & BoxLunch; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic, Inc. is seeking a Licensing Assistant Manager to support its in-house licensed business. The role acts as a liaison between internal teams and external licensing partners, overseeing 4–5 major partners and up to 30 smaller partners to drive the fandom into products.

The position offers a hybrid schedule, with work from the HQ in City of Industry, CA three days per week, and requires strong licensing knowledge, project management, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relevant licensing experience.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational and project management skills.
• Creative, analytical, and strategic thinker.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main Business Development liaison with licensors and internal teams.
• Drive growth by managing partners to meet revenue targets.
• Negotiate contracts and programs with external partners.
• Oversee licensing partner relationships and product launches.
• Define and execute business strategy with licensors and resolve issues.
• Oversee the licensing product approval process for designated properties.
• Lead sales forecasts and ensure compliance with contracts.
• Supervise and delegate work of direct report.
• Research market trends and opportunities for new programs.
• Pitch new companies for consumer product programs.
• Provide business insights through analytics and presentations.
• May travel to meetings as needed.

Skills

Licensing

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relevant experience

Job description

Hot Topic, Inc. is seeking a Licensing Assistant Manager to support its in-house licensed business. The role acts as a liaison between internal teams and external licensing partners, overseeing 4–5 major partners and up to 30 smaller partners to drive the fandom into products.

The position offers a hybrid schedule, with work from the HQ in City of Industry, CA three days per week, and requires strong licensing knowledge, project management, and excellent communication skills.